On Mourning, Happiness & Sadness
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In this conversation, Aldo and Michael discuss the importance of happiness in life and how it becomes more apparent when reflecting back on one's life. They explore the idea that everything we do is ultimately in pursuit of happiness, whether consciously or unconsciously. They also discuss the need to be more conscious of our actions and behaviors and how they contribute to our long-term happiness. The conversation touches on the role of mourning and the coexistence of happiness and sadness. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of living a life that encompasses all emotions and finding beauty and meaning in each experience.
Keywords: happiness, reflection, life, actions, behaviours, mourning, sadness, beauty, meaning
Takeaways
- Happiness is the currency of life and becomes more apparent when reflecting back on one's life.
- Everything we do, consciously or unconsciously, is in pursuit of happiness.
- Being conscious of our actions and behaviors can contribute to our long-term happiness.
- Mourning can coexist with happiness and bring beauty and meaning to life.
Sound Bites
- "I want you all to know that I was very happy."
- "Everything we do, everything we pursue in life, directly or indirectly, consciously or unconsciously, is to make us and other people happier."
- "We can radically transform our lives for the better, but it won't happen without a kind of conscious effort."
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