“Happiness, not in another place but this place...not for another hour, but this hour.”
— Walt Whitman
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Feeling happy isn't something you should wait for or expect to find in a different place or later on. It's about finding joy right where you are and in the moment you're in. For instance, consider enjoying a simple lunch with a friend rather than wishing you were on vacation or waiting for the weekend to have fun. Appreciate the present time – like hugging a loved one now or taking a walk in the park today. If you focus too much on the future or other places, you might miss out on the good things happening around you right now. To live this way, try to notice and be grateful for everyday moments, like the taste of your coffee or a smile from a stranger.
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