Disclaimer: I won the happiness lottery from day one—I have a loving family, a natural inclination to laugh, and have been to Disney World multiple times. But I also cultivate my cheerfulness. So let’s break down what goes into being merry and well.
Why I am so happy:
1. I am in perpetual awe of the absurd miracle of existence
2. I am an all-time great sleeper
3. I consistently do hard workouts
4. I touch grass without any screens
5. I recognize negative emotions as inevitable and normal
6. I don’t delude myself into thinking I don’t need other people
7. I am obsessed with reading and learning
8. I do things that scare me
9. I do creative stuff
10. I know it could always be worse
11. I avoid the ride-off-into-the-sunset fallacy
12. I don’t know what you mean by “I”
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