Aphrodite accuses the Graces of trying to “force happiness,” but Aglaia responds, “We don’t force happiness…we find it.” (p.100). What do you think she means?

BookBrowse Book Club Aphrodite in Pieces by Lauren J. A. Bear
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Aphrodite accuses the Graces of trying to “force happiness,” but Aglaia responds, “We don’t force happiness…we find it.” (p.100). What do you think she means?

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I loved her response. I feel that it’s true. We can make choices in life and finding happiness is a choice.

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This feels like a very glass half full attitude. Choosing to be happy even when the situation is difficult.

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The Graces did as they were told without much choice. So i feel like they found the “bright” side (or happiness) in everything that they were forced to do.

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Aglaia’s statement is true to its core. So many people search and search, looking for what they perceive as the happiness that will make everything right in their lives. If only they would look inside themselves and love their own beings first. Then, happiness will come in bits and pieces.

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I don’t think you can force happiness. I think you can be exposed to happiness but whether you accept you will be happy is your choice. So I do agree with this statement.