00:00the chibi news daily reflection one of the most difficult things about modern society is that we
00:10have linked happiness with self-expression I will be happy we believe to the extent to which I can
00:17fully explore and express myself problem is that's not true let me explain why happiness is never an
00:26end in itself if you just try to be happy it won't last contentment is only ever a byproduct of doing
00:35things that are meaningful and that add value to our lives and the lives of others so for self
00:42expression can never be as reliable a path to happiness a service of others if you are constantly
00:49looking for opportunities for self-fulfillment you always risk being disappointed but opportunities
00:55to serve others will never run out learning to take joy in things that add value to our lives and
01:03the lives of others will produce a steady stream of happiness in us and around us you know Jesus was
01:12truly happy yet he died young in poverty not exactly a life of fulfilled self-expression but the life he
01:20lived he lived he lived for us so that we might like him find joy find happiness in lives lived in service of others
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