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Elements of Happiness | H. Burke Peterson, H. Burke | February 1977

Feb 21, 2024
Discover the keys to lasting happiness through selfless service and empathy, perseverance in the face of adversity, and embracing unconditional love. Hear inspiring stories of individuals finding joy through helping others and expressing love in their relationships. Learn how trials, obedience, and faith can lead to eternal happiness.
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Quick takeaways

  • Happiness is a self-made project not dependent on external triggers; involves creating joy actively.
  • Service is essential for happiness, bearing burdens, comforting others, and being witnesses of goodness.

Deep dives

The Homemade Project of Happiness

Achieving happiness is often viewed as a personal endeavor. Many individuals wait for specific conditions to be happy, always anticipating external triggers. The speaker emphasizes that happiness should not be dependent on external circumstances but rather a self-made project. Those who grasp this concept understand that challenges and problems are inherent in life and can lead to greater joys. Happiness, according to the speaker, involves actively creating joy and not passively waiting for it.

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