181. My happiness explained

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Do you know why

I am so happy?

I am happy

Because

I ignore the condemnation

Of my previous friend, doubt.

Do you know why

I am so happy?

I am happy

Because

I value the approval

Of my present friend, aspiration. ```

From:Sri Chinmoy,The Goal is won, Sri Chinmoy Centre, New York, 1974
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