Let's talk about what I like to call the "Happiness Curve." A self-eating spiral of discontent as we pursue our God-given human right to be happy.
It's something we all strive for in life, right? Happiness.
For most of us, happiness can look a lot like this;
If he only likes me back, I will be happy.
If I just get that promotion, I will be happy.
If I just get that house, I will be happy.
If I have a child, I will be happy.
If I could just lose ten pounds, I will be happy.
If my child stops leaving the lights on, I will be happy
If my child just got off my payroll, I will be happy.
The list goes on…and on…and on. It's the Happiness Curve, or should I say spiral? The overly optimistic youthful dream about how much satisfaction we will get out of our future successes.
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