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span of time. This small deed can make him feel happy for the rest of the
day. If we learn to smile in all the small things that we do throughout the
day, it will keep us positive. Being positive, we will have good thoughts,

words and deeds throughout the day. We should learn the mantra, “it
will pass” as we all know that whatever be the situation it will not be

permanent, it will pass. This is also a secret mantra to be happy. So
friends, I think in this big world true happiness lies within you, it’s only
a matter of pausing for a while, acknowledging it and smiling! So be

happy whenever, wherever and always. Make happiness a habit.
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10.1. Match the words with their meanings.

a. crib i. importance

b. pursuit ii. action, work
c. essence iii. to accept, admit or recognize
iv. to copy or take someone
d. circumstance
else’s work
e. deed v. attempt to achieve

f. stress vi. condition
g. acknowledge vii. great worry

10.2 . Write ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.

a. Happiness varies from people to people.
b. Something that happens to us is not permanent.

c. Cribbing and complaining gives us a lot of happiness.

d. Happiness comes from within us.
e. Everybody feels happy when they see elderly people playing
with children.

f. Smiling keeps us negative.

g. The speaker urges us to make happiness a habit.

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