In The New Happy, one of the most striking lessons is this: discover who you really are, then use it to help other people.

So simple. Yet so profound.

We often chase happiness as if it were a prize to win, a destination waiting at the end of a long road. But happiness, real happiness, comes when you pause long enough to see yourself clearly: without the noise, without the masks, without the grudges that weigh you down.

It takes reflection. It takes giving yourself space to learn and unlearn. It takes becoming approachable, gentle, non-judgmental: even with your own flaws. And it takes the courage to move on without bitterness, carrying only the lessons, not the baggage.

When you do this, something beautiful happens. You don’t just find yourself: you find the strength to serve. You become equipped with the right mindset to add value to others. To lift someone’s day. To listen without rushing. To lead with kindness.

Happiness is not just in knowing who I am. It is in asking: Now that I know, how can I use it to bless someone else?

Smile and let smile 🌸