I'm Happy Because I'm Grateful.

I am happy because I’m grateful. I choose to be grateful. That gratitude allows me to be happy.

Will Arnett

I was going to pass on this quote because it’s from a famous (somewhat) Hollywood actor and I’d rather share ideas from writers or philosophers or people who aren’t living in opulence. Then I remembered some wonderful and bright artists have taken their own life because they were miserable despite fame and success. And then this quote hit a little different, especially since Will has his own struggles with alcoholism and sobriety. Grateful as a state of mind is, indeed, powerful.

About the author

William Emerson Arnett (/ɑːrˈnɛt/; born May 4, 1970)[1] is a Canadian actor and comedian. He is best known for his roles as Gob Bluth in the Fox/Netflix series Arrested Development (2003–2006, 2013, 2018–2019), receiving a nomination for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, and as BoJack Horseman in the Netflix series of the same name. He has appeared in films such as Let’s Go To Prison (2006), Blades Of Glory (2007), Semi-Pro (2008), G-Force (2009), Jonah Hex (2010), and Show Dogs (2018). His performance as Devon Banks in 30 Rock earned him four Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series nominations.