Happiness fades by design, precisely because its a means to an end, not an end in itself. We continually need to meet our psychological, emotional, and physical needs to remain healthy. If one meal were enough to provide lasting happiness, we would slowly starve to death afterward Consequently, theres a limit to our happiness, which is defined by the amount required to satisfy a biological need. Exceed this amount, and the result isnt more happiness but the discomfort and disease that follow from overindulgence. While some may be good, more isnt necessarily better, and too much of a good thing can be a bad thing.

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  • Happiness — Thoughts on finding joy, contentment, and fulfilment

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