“The only reason you suffer is because you choose to suffer. If you look at your life you will find many excuses to suffer, but a good reason to suffer you will not find. The same is true for happiness. The reason you are happy is because you choose to be happy. Happiness is a choice, and so is suffering.”

— Don Miguel Ruiz

Excerpt from LIFE IS A MARATHON by Bruce Van Horne on July 26

Don Miguel Ruiz, a renowned spiritual teacher and author of The Four Agreements, emphasizes the power of choice when it comes to our emotions. He suggests that both suffering and happiness are choices, and that we have the ability to decide which emotional state we experience.

Application: Practice recognizing the choices you make regarding your emotional state. When faced with challenges, choose to respond with a positive mindset, focusing on solutions and learning opportunities rather than dwelling on the suffering.

Reflection: Imagine we are sitting near a peaceful stream. As the water flows by, I gently remind you that life is like the current, ever-changing and full of opportunities for growth. Choose to navigate these waters with a sense of happiness and resilience, knowing that you have the power to decide how you experience life’s challenges. Let the stream remind you that your emotional state is a choice, and with each moment, you can choose to embrace happiness over suffering.

Brian Knopp, Hospitality Coach

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