Monthly Archives: August 2020
A Chunk of Happiness
“In the remote depths, in the most inward parts, in the hidden recesses of happiness, there dwells also the anxious dread which is despair.” —Sorën Kierkegaard. I am born, I live, I die. If I am no more than a … Continue reading
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Eternal Happiness
Eternity: “infinite (unlimited or unmeasurable) time; duration without beginning or end.” Is eternity important? Or is it merely a talking point? A distraction to make us feel better about all things temporal. An unprovable feature of our belief that I … Continue reading
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Exposing Happiness
Compromise: “to make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, scandal, etc.; jeopardize.” Published synonyms include: “weaken, discredit; expose.” How much do I compromise my personal autonomy with communal collaboration? I value my personal autonomy and I believe each one of us should … Continue reading
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Happy Heart
I could be wrong. I have been to the cath lab in 2010, 2013, 2015, and 2017. I have 8 stents. I came away with stents in each of these years except 2013. My nature is to think in terms … Continue reading
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Happiness: there is a difference
If yesterday’s thought has evolved into today’s thought, and if today’s thought evolves into tomorrow’s thought, and if in every today we are condemnatory of yesterday’s thought, would it not be more expeditious to condemn today’s thought today? Would it … Continue reading
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