What if happiness isn’t about changing your circumstances—but changing what you choose to notice?
“Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy.” ~ Anne Frank
Reflection
Anne Frank’s words arrive like a quiet lantern in a darkened room. They do not deny suffering; they gently redirect our gaze. Beauty, she reminds us, is not erased by hardship—it waits patiently to be noticed. A shaft of morning light, a kind word, a moment of laughter, or the simple fact that we are still here breathing and capable of hope. Happiness, in this sense, is not naïveté but courage. It is an intentional act of seeing. When we train our attention toward what remains beautiful, we reclaim a measure of freedom that circumstances cannot take away.
Something to Think About:
What beauty have I overlooked today that could quietly restore my sense of gratitude?
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