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AUTHOR SERIES: "12 Much Better Rules for Life" or something w/ Hanzi Freinacht (Daniel Gortz)

The Integral Stage

CHAPTER

Happiness and the Illusion of Endings

This chapter examines the intricate link between happiness and the concept of endings, highlighting how perceived completion can lead to harmful behaviors. By drawing on historical examples and psychological theories, it reveals the cyclical nature of emotions and the potential dangers of conflating joy with finality.

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