--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Don't seek to be happy; let everyone else…" description: "\"“Don't seek to be happy; let everyone else chase after that rainbow. Seek to be kind, and you'll find the rainbow follows you.”\" — Richelle E. Goodrich" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4a2/richelle-e-goodrich-180_happiness_don-t-seek-to-be-happy-let-everyone-else_400759.jpg" --- # Don't seek to be happy; let everyone else chase after that… ![“Don't seek to be happy; let everyone else chase after that rainbow. Seek to be kind, and you'll find the rainbow follows you.” quote by Richelle E. 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Themes kindness happiness relationships Mood warm encouraging Type inspirational philosophical When to use this quote - volunteering - daily interactions - community work Key Concepts Altruism reciprocity Questions to Reflect On - Can you be kind without expecting reward? - What does kindness cost you? 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