# Happy isn't a forever state...

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Podcast: [Rise Again From The Struggle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rise-again-from-the-struggle-6405440)
Published: 2026-06-16T02:21:26+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fromthestruggle/episodes/Happy-isnt-a-forever-state-e3krh1p
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## Resource

People chase being happy like their next high. It's an addiction at this point. Most of life is just neutral. You can be grateful and kind without needing to feel "happy" all the time. It's an emotion that's meant to cycle in and out.

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