The subtler one's awareness, the more powerfully it can heal.
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The purpose of life is the expansion of happiness. It is the goal of every other goal. Ben Henretig has embarked on an ambitious project to document a country and culture that has embraced Happiness as a part of its national policy
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life's ultimate purpose is to increase happiness, which should be the foundation of all our goals.
This quote emphasizes that the fundamental aim of our lives should be the pursuit of happiness. It suggests that all our aspirations and endeavors should be directed toward achieving this state of happiness, and highlights the importance of a cultural approach that prioritizes happiness as a national value, as illustrated by Deepak Chopra's reference to a country that has embraced this idea.
Themes
HappinessPurposeLifeGoalsExpansion
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational talk about personal development, one might use this quote to inspire the audience to focus on happiness in their pursuits.
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