The Inevitable Ups and Downs in Life


One thing for certain in life is that it has both its ups and downs.

A common myth however is that happiness is based on the quantity of these ups and downs. Most believe that the more good moments they have rather than bad moments, then the more happy they will be overall.

But this isn’t necessarily so. Life isn’t about the exact quantity of ups and downs, but rather how smoothly we ride between these inevitable ups and downs.

Good things and bad things happen to everyone, but the individuals who are most happy are the ones who manage both with ease and equanimity.

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The odd paradox is that when I give myself permission to experience negativity in my life, it simultaneously has less power over me.