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Death Quote by Marianne Williamson

“Today I choose happiness. The circumstances of my life may go up and down, for the mortal world is changeable. The immortal world, however, is changeless, for there there is only love. I build my house on the rock of the immortal world. Today I choose only immortal thoughts. I extend my perception…” quote by Marianne Williamson
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““Today I choose happiness. The circumstances of my life may go up and down, for the mortal world is changeable. The immortal world, however, is changeless, for there there is only love. I build my house on the rock of the immortal world. Today I choose only immortal thoughts. I extend my perception beyond what my senses perceive, to what my heart knows is true. I withdraw my belief that I need anyone or anything to be other than what they are, in order for me to be secure. I know that whenever fear expresses itself, love will ultimately prevail. Therefore I need not fear, nor cry, nor despair. To the extent to which I see what is truly true, I see only cause for happiness. Happiness is the choice I make today. It does not rest on my circumstances, but on my frame of mind. I surrender to God any emotional habits that lead me down the path of unhappiness, and pray for guidance in shifting my thoughts. In cultivating the habits of happiness, I attract the people and situations that match its frequency. I smile more often, give praise more often, give thanks more often, and am glad more often. For such is my choice today.””

Marianne Williamson

About This Quote

Source Book: A Return to Love, 1992

Choosing happiness is a conscious decision independent of external circumstances, rooted in love and spiritual alignment.

In simple terms: Happiness is a daily choice, not circumstance‑driven.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate love‑based thoughts daily.

Themes

happiness spirituality choice

Mood

hopeful motivational

Type

advice spiritual

When to use this quote

  • daily meditation
  • gratitude practice
  • positive affirmations

Key Concepts

mindfulness faith self‑growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can love guide decisions in hardship?
  • What daily habits reinforce a happy mindset?
A Different Perspective

May ignore systemic challenges affecting well‑being.

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