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Happiness Quote by Barbara De Angelis

“When I look for happiness, I lose it. When I stop looking, and surrender to where I am, I find it.” quote by Barbara De Angelis
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“When I look for happiness, I lose it. When I stop looking, and surrender to where I am, I find it.”

Barbara De Angelis

About This Quote

Source Book: Love and Relationships, Barbara De Angelis, 1990

Happiness eludes those who chase it; it appears when we accept our present state.

In simple terms: Stop seeking happiness, accept now.

Key Takeaway

Practice mindfulness and acceptance.

Themes

happiness acceptance mindfulness

Mood

calm reflective

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • stressful workday
  • meditation practice
  • relationship counseling

Key Concepts

psychology self‑help

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can acceptance coexist with personal growth?
  • What simple acceptance practice helps you?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the role of proactive change.

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