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Randy Taran

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😍 founder @projecthappiness_org
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🧘‍♀️yoga & 🐶 lover
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It takes bravery to break the grip of old patterns - or the ego - and step into something new.
It takes strength to apologize, even when you don’t know if it will be accepted.
It takes self-trust to make difficult decisions.
It takes vulnerability to be honest about how you feel, and self-compassion to ask for what you need.
It takes a bigger vision to love fully, and faith in your path to invest in your goals and dreams.

You already carry all of these qualities within you. Choose one or two to focus on first - and let yourself move at the pace of honesty, not pressure.

Drop a 🌈 if you know there is good ahead of you.

#projecthappiness #thoughtfulthursday #positivity #quoteoftheday
#inspirationalquotes #wordsofwisdom #empowerment #instalove #love #choosehappiness #notetoself #happy #joy #instahappy #healthy #healthylifestyle #empower #motivation #inspirations #goals #wordstoliveby #wellness #mindbodysoul #mentalhealth #inspire #happiness #positivity by @randytaran

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16 hours ago

Gratitude doesn’t mean settling—it means standing in your power. Be thankful for what you have now, not because you’re done growing, but because you didn’t come this far by accident.

You can honor where you are and want more - both can be true. When you create from wholeness instead of lack, what’s next becomes possible.

Drop an 🧡 if you’re ready to stand in what is possible.

#projecthappiness #gratituesday #positivity #happy #joy #positivity #inspirations
#goals #wellness #empowerment #instalove #choosehappiness #mindbodysoul #mentalhealth #inspire #instahappy #healthy #inspirationalquotes #wordsofwisdom #healthylifestyle #empower #motivation #love #happiness #wordstoliveby #notetoself by @randytaran

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3 days ago

Give yourself permission to show up for your own life. At the end of the day, the idea is to enjoy, be at peace with, and appreciate your own company. Choosing to follow your inspiration and curiosity, and to explore what lights you up is a powerful portal to greater alignment and confidence. Cultivate that quality. Know yourself. Life expands when you give yourself permission to grow.

Drop some ☀️☀️☀️ if you are willing.

#projecthappiness #positivity #socialsaturday #happiness #positivity #instahappy #goals #inspirationalquotes #wordsofwisdom #empowerment #instalove #love #wordstoliveby #wellness #notetoself #happy #joy #choosehappiness #mindbodysoul #inspirations #healthy #healthylifestyle #empower #motivation #mentalhealth #inspire by @randytaran

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6 days ago

When you stop pouring energy into convincing others, you reclaim it for yourself. That’s where your power lives — in the quiet, steady knowing of who you are without performing for approval. Protect that. Nurture that. Let your peace be the standard, not the sacrifice.

So today, choose yourself. Choose calm over chaos.

Drop some✨✨✨ if you value this way of walking through life.

#projecthappiness #thoughtfulthursday #positivity #quoteoftheday
#inspirationalquotes #wordsofwisdom #empowerment #instalove #love #choosehappiness #notetoself #happy #joy #instahappy #healthy #healthylifestyle #empower #motivation #inspirations #goals #wordstoliveby #wellness #mindbodysoul #mentalhealth #inspire #happiness #positivity by @randytaran

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8 days ago

"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle". - Albert Einstein

How you grow into your next season is not random. You have an inner GPS System that is always on call to guide you forward. (You may have a hunch, or a strong feeling, or an undeniable intuition…) Give that some consideration.

Q: Even when there is chaos all around, how much good can you allow into your life?

When you’re on the lookout for what is working, you tend to see more of that.

When you open to gratitude, you’ll notice more to be grateful for.

CHALLENGE: cultivate more gratitude for what is (small things count) as well as towards what you are moving into.

Drop a 💜 if you are willing.

#projecthappiness #gratituesday #positivity #happy #joy #positivity #inspirations
#goals #wellness #empowerment #instalove #choosehappiness #mindbodysoul #mentalhealth #inspire #instahappy #healthy #inspirationalquotes #wordsofwisdom #healthylifestyle #empower #motivation #love #happiness #wordstoliveby #notetoself by @randytaran

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10 days ago

There’s a difference between understanding someone and enabling their patterns. When excuses show up more clearly than effort, it’s okay to pause, step back, and choose honesty. Rescuing or convincing isn’t the answer. Boundaries aren’t rejection—they’re clarity. And clarity creates space for real growth, understanding, and respect on both sides.

Drop a 🩵 if you know boundaries are not walls, but bridges to healthier relationships.

#projecthappiness #freedomfriday #positivity #quoteoftheday #joy #inspirations #choosehappiness #mindbodysoul #mentalhealth #wordsofwisdom #wordstoliveby #notetoself #happy #wordstoliveby #healthy #healthylifestyle #empower #motivation
#inspirationalquotes #wordsofwisdom #instahappy #inspirationalquotes #inspire #happiness #positivity by @randytaran

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14 days ago

No matter what you do, someone will have an opinion. That’s not a reason to shrink - it's a reminder to get clear. You were never meant to live under the weight of other people’s expectations.

The real work is choosing yourself anyway: your values, your voice, your timing. When you stop trying to please everyone, you free up the energy to actually grow. Be aware enough to appreciate your inner directives. That’s not selfish - it’s aligned.

Drop a ☀️ if you are willing to harness that energy to step into who you are.

#projecthappiness #wellnesswednesday #positivity #notetoself #happy #happiness #goals #wellness #healthylifestyle #innervoice #knowyourself #inspirationalquotes #mentalhealth #inspire #quoteoftheday #wordsofwisdom #wordstoliveby #inspirations #choosehappiness #empower #motivation #joy #empowerment #positivity #instahappy #healthy #mindbodysoul #instalove #selflovefirst by @randytaran

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16 days ago

The easy path can feel both comforting and comfortable, but it doesn’t necessarily lead us where the heart longs to go. When something feels scary or uncertain, it’s often because it actually matters.

Growth asks us to be both compassionate to ourselves and brave at the same time-to listen closely, take a breath, and keep going anyway. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to be willing to trust yourself enough to take the next aligned step. That’s how real change begins. You got this.

Drop a 💛 if this is a helpful reminder…

#projecthappiness #mindfulmonday #wordstoliveby #empower #motivation #inspirations #joy #mentalhealth #happy #instahappy #healthy #wellness #choosehappiness #mindbodysoul #happiness #positivity #empowerment #positivity #wordsofwisdom #inspirationalquotes #notetoself #healthylifestyle #instalove #love #inspire ##beautygoals by @randytaran

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18 days ago

t’s probably safe to say that everyone you encounter is dealing with something. Look carefully, as some people not only hide it from others, they actually hide it from themselves.

Even though life doesn’t provide resources, or support evenly, what is universally available is our capacity to care. A gentle word , a kind-hearted smile, a moment of presence can make someone feel seen. That may translate to feeling safer too, and more able to navigate even stormy waters..

Everyone has the capacity for kindness. So consider this to be your superpower, and use it often. You may change/inspire someone’s perspective in ways you/they never thought possible.

Drop some 🤍🤍🤍 if you see the power of simple kindness.

#projecthappiness #freedomfriday #positivity #quoteoftheday #joy #inspirations #choosehappiness #mindbodysoul #mentalhealth #wordsofwisdom #wordstoliveby #notetoself #happy #wordstoliveby #healthy #healthylifestyle #empower #motivation
#inspirationalquotes #wordsofwisdom #instahappy #inspirationalquotes #inspire #happiness #positivity by @randytaran

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21 days ago

Of course, it’s easier to not deal with the hard stuff. But…when we CHOOSE to face and chip away at it, that is actually choosing discomfort on purpose, which somehow feels different. Research shows that leaning into those awkward, stretchy, “oh‑no‑I‑can’t‑do-this” moments actually boosts motivation and speeds up learning. When we make room for our voice to tremble, when we give ourselves permission to be imperfect, every forward step, even while feeling unready, is rewiring our brain for resilience. It also is the quickest way to expand what we believe is possible… and then step into that.

So, keep going, intentionally get out of your comfort zone; your future self is already cheering for you.

Drop some 🚀🚀🚀if you are willing to stretch into something new.

#projecthappiness #wellnesswednesday #positivity #notetoself #happy #happiness #goals #wellness #healthylifestyle #innervoice #knowyourself ##inspirationalquotes #mentalhealth #inspire #quoteoftheday #wordsofwisdom #wordstoliveby #inspirations #choosehappiness #empower #motivation #joy #empowerment #positivity #instahappy #healthy #mindbodysoul #instalove #love by @randytaran

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23 days ago

Be aligned with yourself - know what you want, what you don’t want, what lights you up, what siphons your energy. It all matters; it’s up to you to know the difference, and choose accordingly. You got this…

Drop a 💗 if you resonate!

#projecthappiness #mindfulmonday #wordstoliveby #empower #motivation #inspirations #joy #mentalhealth #happy #instahappy #healthy #wellness #choosehappiness #mindbodysoul #happiness #positivity #empowerment #positivity #wordsofwisdom #inspirationalquotes #notetoself #healthylifestyle #instalove #love #inspire #beautygoals by @randytaran

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25 days ago

Happiness is never out of reach. It’s a light we can ignite within ourselves, like an energy that we can turn up, when we focus on what is working and what is possible. Remember to find joy in small things; to have gratitude for what is normally taken for granted. The light source is inside of you; don’t forget to turn it on…💡

Drop some ✨✨✨ if you are open…

#projecthappiness #wellnesswednesday #positivity #notetoself #happy #happiness #goals #wellness #healthylifestyle #innervoice #knowyourself ##inspirationalquotes #mentalhealth #inspire #quoteoftheday #wordsofwisdom #wordstoliveby #inspirations #choosehappiness #empower #motivation #joy #empowerment #positivity #instahappy #healthy #mindbodysoul #instalove #love #energy by @randytaran

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2 months ago