This is a choice we get to make each and every day. While most of us assume that we would pick being happy over being right, the truth is that very often we pick being right!

So much more than being happy, we want confirmation that our thinking is correct. We spend much more time needing that confirmation over happiness, because we think it validates who we are.

Unfortunately, many people believe that there are only two choices: the right one (mine) and the wrong one (all those that are not mine). This is, in fact, the basis of most prejudice in my opinion. It’s sad but true. It’s why there is so little compassion for other people’s choices.

Next time you need to make a choice, pay attention to the choice that will make you feel right and the choice that will make you feel happy (that is, in integrity or being true to yourself). Then, practice makeing the choice that makes you happy!

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