In this episode, I'm going to be talking about the importance of happiness in building resilience into our lives. Together we will explore questions like: what is happiness and how do we cultivate it? Is it something that just happens to us or can we actively choose to be happy? We will look into the different ways we can cultivate happiness in our lives and how it can help us to build resilience and overcome adversity. So join me as we delve into the science and strategies behind happiness and resilience.

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Quote by William Saroyan: "The greatest happiness you can have is knowing that you do not necessarily require happiness."

Metaphor: Happiness as a Fire on a Cold Night

Id like you to think of happiness like a warm fire on a cold night. 

Just like a warm fire on a cold night, happiness brings comfort and warmth to our lives, chasing away the cold and darkness.

When we are happy, we feel content and cozy, just like sitting by a warm fire when it's cold outside. Happiness creates a sense of security and safety, and it can be shared with others, just like a warm fire can be shared with friends and family.

However, just like a fire, happiness requires fuel and care to maintain it, and it can also die out if not tended to. It takes effort to keep the fire of happiness burning, by constantly feeding it with positive emotions, meaningful connections, and self-care.

Also, just like a fire, happiness can create light, and light is essential for growth, it can illuminate dark areas of our lives, and it can help us see things more clearly from a different perspective.

Affirmation: "I am happy and content in this moment, and grateful for all the blessings in my life."