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Hi Jason,

I really enjoyed your book Follow The Joy! So much of what you write about inspires me to strive for greater happiness in my own life. Can you tell me what your definition of happiness is? Or can it be defined?

tks!

John

That's a good and difficult question. Someone once said that they may not know much about art, but they know what they like. I think something similar could be said about happiness. Different people may find happiness in different ways, but we all know the feeling when it embraces us.

For me, it has to do with being truthful to myself, being open to whatever I genuinely experience. I can be happy while angry or sad or even afraid. In fact, in much of the book, my happiness comes from facing my fear, overcoming it, and discovering strengths I wasn't sure I had. Being open to all life has to offer frees me, fulfills me, and makes me happy.

Thanks, Jason! I appreciate these thoughts!

That's awesome, I can't wait to read your book! Santa might bring it for me! Haha.

That's great Rachel! I hope you were a good girl :)