Bar Miroir | Manu Van Acker: “Er moet altijd plaats zijn voor gevoelens, maar soms is het genoeg”

In 'De kunst van het ongelukkig zijn', Dirk De Wachter argues that striving for happiness as a life goal is a misconception. He posits that seeking meaning and significance is what truly matters. The book critiques the 'happiness industry' and the medicalization of normal life experiences such as loss and pain. De Wachter emphasizes the importance of human connection, engagement, and the role of art and community in promoting mental well-being. He also highlights that feeling unhappy is an integral part of life and that it is through these experiences that we can appreciate happiness, joy, and fulfillment.