At NPR.org, there’s an article about Eric G. Wilson, the author of a new book entitled Against Happiness: In Praise of Melancholy.
Here’s a quote from his book:
At the behest of well-meaning friends, I have purchased books on how to be happy. I have tried to turn my chronic scowl into a bright smile. I have [...]
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This is admittedly a short post- today was a long day, and I’m looking forward to the rest of the weekend.
In a few minutes I’ll head to bed and sleep for as long as I like. Although I can’t technically enjoy sleeping, I can anticipate the event and derive joy from that.
All too often we [...]
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