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“We are made happy in the present moment not only by our actual delights but also by our hopes, our reminiscences. The present is enriched by the past and the future.” –Émilie du Châtelet, “Discourse on Happiness,” Selected Philosophical and Scientific Writings * I loved the images on this post about Beloved Street Art on Laurie Smithwick’s Upside Up, and … →

In happiness, many tensions can’t be permanently solved, and instead require constant thought and effort. For instance, I often debate, within myself, how to strive for my own built-in happiness, and yet stay mindful of the effect that other people’s happiness (or unhappiness) has on me. Also, I want to accept myself, yet also expect more of myself. Another example … →