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Atlas of the Heart - Book Summary

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Understanding the Nuances of Happiness and Joy

This chapter explores the differences between happiness and joy, emphasizing happiness as a lasting state tied to personal achievements and joy as a transient experience linked to connection. It further investigates the concept of 'foreboding joy,' which reveals the emotional complexities behind moments of deep happiness and the fear of potential loss.

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