When all is said and done, it’s your own actions that determine whether you’re going to be happy or not. And whether your happiness is blameless, whether your happiness is solid depends on what you do.

"Right here the only thing that’s important is what you’re doing right now. So pay careful attention to that. When all is said and done, it’s your own actions that determine whether you’re going to be happy or not. And whether your happiness is blameless, whether your happiness is solid depends on what you do. So be right here so that you can watch what you’re doing, in a position where you can make sure that you do it well."

~ Thanissaro Bhikkhu "Not Pushed Around"

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