This Is Why You Are Afraid of Being Happy
The Paradox of Happiness
The Paradox of Happiness
Are you happy?
I remember the first time I asked that question to my wife back when we started dating. She was caught off-guard. Now, though she got used to me asking her if she’s happy, my wife still feels uneasy. This thought-provoking question connects us with a more profound part of ourselves.
“Success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting what you get” ― W.P. Kinsella
Are you happy?
We are continually asking others “how are you?” as a formality. Not because we care. But happiness is different; it’s a serious thing.
Happiness is much more than a smile or enjoying a movie. Happiness is a mental state that we desire and fear at the same time. Even if we don’t realize it.
The Paradox of Happiness
“There are two tragedies in life. One is to lose your heart’s desire. The other is to gain it.”― George Bernard Shaw
Your pursuit of happiness can quickly turn into …
