PREFACE
I am a happiness explorer. I am captivated by the concept of happiness.
Having spent so much of my life researching, writing, presenting and speaking about this somewhat nebulous subject, I have deduced the following:
- Happiness is not out there!
- Happiness is a journey not a destination.
- Happiness is about taking personal responsibility.
Let me explain in a little more depth.
First of all I would like to address the plethora of consumerist activity that professes to deliver the silver bullet solution with regards to an individual’s pursuit of happiness. It is frequently suggested that some purchase or material gain will make you happy, thereby reinforcing a belief that happiness is ‘out there’ somewhere. Many people waste valuable time ...
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