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Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Quotes: Pleasure is an important component of the quality of life, but by itself it does not bring happiness. Pleasure helps to maintain order, but by itself cannot create a new order in consciousness.
         

Pleasure is an important component of the quality of life, but by itself it does not bring happiness. Pleasure helps to maintain order, but by itself cannot create a new order in consciousness.


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The task is to learn how to enjoy everyday life without diminishing other people's chances to enjoy theirs.



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Write down each day what surprised you and how you surprised others. When something strikes a spark of interest, follow it.



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