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"Happiness is a decision." by Lionel R. Ketchian

as quoted in The Oxford Dictionary of American Quotations. In the book: Food for Thought published in 1989
and quoted in The New York Times article on April 17, 2005.

Watch: THS 79. Happiness Decision by Lionel Ketchian - YouTube

"And there were always choices to make. Every day, every hour, offered the opportunity to make a decision, a decision which determine whether you would or would not submit to those powers which threatened to rob you of your very self, your inner Freedom; which determine whether or not you would become the plaything of circumstance, renouncing freedom and dignity to become molded into the form of the typical inmate."

"...in the final analysis it becomes clear that the sort of person the prisoner became was the result of an inner decision, and not the result of camp influences alone. Fundamentally, therefore, any man can, even under such circumstances, decide what will become of him - mentally and spiritually. He may retain his human dignity even in a concentration camp."

- Viktor Frankl from Man's Search For Meaning

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Adaptability Under Pressure
Lionel Ketchian

Life has a way of testing us when we least expect it. Challenges arise suddenly, plans fall apart, and pressures mount. In those moments, our greatest ally is not control—it’s adaptability. The ability to bend without breaking, to adjust without losing ourselves, is what allows us to turn obstacles into opportunities.

I live by two simple rules that make all the difference when life turns up the heat:

I can handle it!
I may not know how I will handle it—but knowing I can handle it allows for the greatest success.

These two truths form the foundation of mental strength and spiritual trust. The first rule, I can handle it, is an affirmation of inner confidence. It reminds us that we have faced challenges before and survived them all. We carry within us an untapped resilience, a quiet strength that emerges when needed most. This declaration keeps fear at bay and shifts us from panic to presence.

The second rule acknowledges something deeper: uncertainty is not the enemy. We don’t have to know how we’ll manage; we only need to know that we will. This openness to the unknown is the heart of adaptability. When we release the demand to control every outcome, we make space for creativity, intuition, and grace to guide us.

Adaptability is not about pretending that pressure doesn’t exist—it’s about meeting pressure with flexibility. Think of a tree in the wind: its strength lies not in rigidness, but in its ability to sway and return upright after the storm. Likewise, when we trust our ability to handle what comes, our energy flows toward solutions instead of resistance.

Psychologically, this mindset activates calm and confidence rather than anxiety and fear. Spiritually, it deepens faith—in ourselves, in life, and in something larger that supports us. When we stay open and adaptable, even under pressure, life reveals new paths we couldn’t see when we were tense or afraid.

So the next time you’re under pressure, repeat your rules aloud:
“I can handle it! I may not know how I will handle it, but knowing I can handle it allows for the greatest success.”

Then take a breath, stay present, and let adaptability turn challenge into growth. You’ve got this—because you can handle it.

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Happy U is the Happiness School of

Continuing Higher Education by Lionel Ketchian

IT’S NOT WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY, IT’S WHAT YOU ALLOW YOURSELF TO LOSE YOUR HAPPINESS TO.

YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTINUE TO LEARN TO KEEP YOUR HAPPINESS NO MATTER WHAT.

HAPPINESS IS A LANGUAGE YOU CAN LEARN IN ORDER TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOURSELF AND OTHERS.

IT’S ALL ABOUT HAPPINESS!

“Happiness is an inner state of well-being that enables you to profit from your highest thoughts, intelligence, wisdom, awareness, common sense, emotions, health, and spiritual values.” – Lionel Ketchian

YOU CAN BE HAPPY RIGHT NOW AND FOR EVERY MOMENT FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.

Being Happy is the most powerful skill you can learn.

Happiness empowers greater insight in each of us to further a collective vision of world peace.

Happiness is power!

Stop giving your power away.

Happiness becomes you!

Your reasons to take part in this course.

You will be better able to:

Become a happier person.
Become a better person.
Improve the management of your emotions.
Become more emotionally competent.
Learn new problem solving tools and techniques.
Eliminate half your problems.
Increase your intelligence.
Feel more positive emotions in your life.
Become resilient.
Learn to heal.
Become peaceful.
Enjoy sustainable happiness for a consistent life.
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POWER LUNCH IN PERSON MEETING

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH!

Wednesday, November 5th, 2025

MEET EAT & GREET! Join us for monthly meetings to gather and eat together and discuss tools, techniques and ways to free ourselves from many of life's problems and challenges. We discuss the concepts that will empower you and benefit one another.

First Wednesday each month, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (come when you can, leave when you like.)

Meeting Place: Osaka Hibachi Buffet (Chinese Buffet) 955 Ferry Blvd, Stratford, CT 06614 (The Dock Shopping Center)

www.osakahibachibuffet.com

Cost: $17.00 for lunch and $16.00 for seniors.

Price includes tax and tips.

Happiness Club meets in the party room!

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