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37 | Happiness Is a State, Not a Goal: How to Stop Chasing and Start Choosing It
“I just want to be happy.”
So many of us say this—especially during seasons of growth, uncertainty, or transition. But what if the very way we’re pursuing happiness is what keeps it just out of reach?
In Episode #37 of 🎙️ The F.E.A.R. Chronicles, we explore a powerful reframe:
Happiness is not a goal to achieve. It’s a state of being you can choose—right now.
Why Happiness Isn’t a Destination
Many of us fall into the “when–then” trap:
When I reach this milestone, then I’ll be happy
When things calm down, then I’ll enjoy life
When I figure it all out, then I’ll feel fulfilled
But the goalpost…
The skinny
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