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 <blockquote>Happiness is pushed to some later date in the future while your present self battles with the misery of the current moment.</blockquote>Journey before destination, don't get caught up in the future, you'll miss the now. Instead, [rest in motion](https://mindingourway.com/rest-in-motion/)