Genuine Happiness Quotes

“Genuine happiness is not nearly as common as a fake smile.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

“Your genuine happiness does not come from other people, activities or things, it comes from living a meaningful life - a life that is in alignment with your values and is beneficial.”
― John Bruna

“Some people are happy only because they have managed to deceive others into believing that they are happy.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

“If we can remember the difference between the temporary ups and downs of life and the authentic joy that comes from a meaningful life, we can have less attachment to having things go our way and be able to respond to life in ways that truly bring about genuine happiness in our lives.”
― John Bruna, The Essential Guidebook to Mindfulness in Recovery: The Essence of Mindfulness