Here is something that is not often said and taught in society. True joy, serenity, and love aren’t something that you have to force yourself to create or feel. 

In a world that often tells us we need to “create” happiness, peace, or love, it’s easy to fall into the trap of forcing ourselves to feel a certain way, even when it doesn’t reflect our true inner state. Real joy, peace, and love come not from pushing ourselves to feel differently, but from settling into who we are, right here and now.

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