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> [“Being joyful is more a state of mind. It’s a choice to be grateful… to be content with what we have and what we’re doing.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sterling-jaquith/being-joyful-is-more-a-state-of-mind-it-s-a-choice-to-be-grateful-to/)

[Sterling Jaquith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sterling-jaquith/)

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## More by Sterling Jaquith

> [“nothing we own will ever satisfy the restlessness in our hearts.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sterling-jaquith/nothing-we-own-will-ever-satisfy-the-restlessness-in-our-hearts/)

[Sterling Jaquith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sterling-jaquith/)

> [“If you turn down invitations because you need to be home cleaning or organizing…you’re owned. If you are unable to pursue your passion because…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sterling-jaquith/if-you-turn-down-invitations-because-you-need-to-be-home-cleaning-or/)

[Sterling Jaquith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sterling-jaquith/)

> [ “In The Magical Art of Tidying up by Kon Mari\[viii\], the author urges people to touch each possession they own and ask the question,… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sterling-jaquith/in-the-magical-art-of-tidying-up-by-kon-mari-viii-the-author-urges/)

[Sterling Jaquith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sterling-jaquith/)

> [“Arthur Lohsen of the Catholic News Agency explains, “Beauty is the single aspect of God which can be expressed physically within the earthly realm.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sterling-jaquith/arthur-lohsen-of-the-catholic-news-agency-explains-beauty-is-the/)

[Sterling Jaquith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sterling-jaquith/)

> [“what are we holding on to simply because we are afraid we might desperately need it in the future?”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sterling-jaquith/what-are-we-holding-on-to-simply-because-we-are-afraid-we-might/)

[Sterling Jaquith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sterling-jaquith/)

> [“You are now choosing to live intentionally, and that means knowing what you have and purposefully deciding whether it will serve you in the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sterling-jaquith/you-are-now-choosing-to-live-intentionally-and-that-means-knowing/)

[Sterling Jaquith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sterling-jaquith/)

> [“We spend so much time trying to save time that we miss out on living our lives with those whom we love.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sterling-jaquith/we-spend-so-much-time-trying-to-save-time-that-we-miss-out-on-living/)

[Sterling Jaquith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sterling-jaquith/)

> [“Being joyful is more a state of mind. It’s a choice to be grateful… to be content with what we have and what we’re…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sterling-jaquith/being-joyful-is-more-a-state-of-mind-it-s-a-choice-to-be-grateful-to/)

[Sterling Jaquith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sterling-jaquith/)

> [“, it must pass the Life Test. The questions in the Life Test are related to whether something is practical, necessary, or sentimental.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sterling-jaquith/it-must-pass-the-life-test-the-questions-in-the-life-test-are-related/)

[Sterling Jaquith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sterling-jaquith/)

> [“If you are looking for ways to be more efficient, let it be so you can have more uninterrupted quality time with your family,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sterling-jaquith/if-you-are-looking-for-ways-to-be-more-efficient-let-it-be-so-you-can/)

[Sterling Jaquith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sterling-jaquith/)

> [“Here’s what you can ask to put something through the Life Test: Do you love it? Do you need it? Do you want it?…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sterling-jaquith/here-s-what-you-can-ask-to-put-something-through-the-life-test-do-you/)

[Sterling Jaquith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sterling-jaquith/)

> [“We are desperate to create enough distractions to avoid the pain we feel inside, and we stuff in as many pleasures as we can…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sterling-jaquith/we-are-desperate-to-create-enough-distractions-to-avoid-the-pain-we/)

[Sterling Jaquith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sterling-jaquith/)

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