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Do you feel beautiful today? Well, you should, because you are! Every Monday, we bring to you Mindful Monday–a collection of quotes and inspirational songs for you to meditate upon throughout the week.

This week’s Mindful Monday includes uplifting, positive songs from artists like [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Rihanna[/lastfm], [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Sheryl Crow[/lastfm], and [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Corinne Bailey Rae[/lastfm].

Monday, June 6th: “Beauty In The World”-[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Macy Gray[/lastfm]

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No one is in control of your happiness but you; therefore, you have the power to change anything about yourself or your life that you want to change. ~Barbara de Angelis

You can blame other people in your life for your lack of happiness or you can personally take responsibility for the “beauty in the world.” Once you learn how to relinquish control of other people, you will feel a lot happier about yourself and your own actions.

There is almost no spiritual doctrine that teaches happiness as a life necessity. Why? Because having happiness is a choice you make–not a life given.