4. Find meaning in the struggle.
There’s happiness, and then there’s Happiness. I’m talking about a single experience of pleasure compared to an ongoing state of positive being.
For a “happy life”, most of us require a sense of worth, a sense that comes with focusing on something meaningful.
This kind of Happiness often requires us to tolerate “un-pleasure,” in the form of effort and struggle.
Learning a skill well enough to experience a “flow” state is a good example. We’re talking long hours of focus and practice (and probably giving up other pleasant experiences) in order to develop that skill. If you’re among those lucky people who love their work, you’ll know what I mean.
Putting your ALL into something you value makes life feel worth living.
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