There are two ways to be happy: improve your reality, or lower your expectations.

Jodi Picoult Happiness

“There are two ways to be happy: improve your reality, or lower your expectations.” is a happiness quote by Jodi Picoult. It speaks to themes of change.

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We have to face the pain we have been running from. In fact, we need to learn to rest in it and let its searing power transform us.

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