We are so afraid of feeling any kind of emotional discomfort, because the public portrayal of the ideal state is happiness, which is completely counterproductive. We have to learn, and not be afraid to genuinely feel pain, and then create meaningful goals to quell the pain. If we seek to strive for happiness over meaning, we will not be able to take the vicious blows life delivers. In time, we will find that pushing for purpose and meaning over happiness, will actually teach us how to be happy. Without meaningful goals, it will be very difficult to find purpose, and if we do not have purpose, it will be extremely challenging to attract and bask in moments of true happiness.

Source: Pakistan Today April 08, 2019 19:26 UTC