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Can a Cynic Find Happiness?

Can a Cynic Find Happiness?

Chief Happiness Officer Jenn Lim thinks so

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Scott Bedgood
Sep 15, 2021
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Is there some trick to being happy?
Most days I'm feeling like a half me
And feel that life is moving past me
I only told ya 'cause you asked me

- Bahamas, “Trick to Happy”

I’m a cynic. It’s just easier to be cynical than sunny. But I try not to be, by remembering what Conan O’Brien said in his last “Tonight Show” episode. Remember, this was the lowest time…

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