Follow Quote by Allison Winn Scotch
““Happiness is what you choose, what you follow, not what follows you. These are the things I have seen, these are the things I now know, these are the things I will carry with me as I go.””
About This Quote
Happiness is a deliberate choice and path, not something that merely happens to you; it is shaped by conscious decisions and experiences.
In simple terms: Choose happiness through actions and mindset.
Key Takeaway
Make intentional choices that foster joy.
Themes
choice
happiness
mindset
agency
experience
Mood
optimistic
thoughtful
Type
inspirational
self-help
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- career planning
- relationship building
- goal setting
- personal development
Key Concepts
positive psychology
self-determination
Questions to Reflect On
- What choices can you make today to increase joy?
- How do you differentiate between passive and active happiness?
A Different Perspective
External circumstances can limit perceived agency.
![“The hunter follows things which flee from him; he leaves them when they are taken; and ever seeks for that which is beyond what he has found. [Lat., Venator sequitur fugientia; capta relinquit; Semper et inventis ulteriora petit.]” quote by Ovid](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dc0/ovid-276_found_the-hunter-follows-things-which-flee-fro_2810671.jpg)
