The more I think about it, it seems that long-term happiness is something many people spend their lives seeking OR they believe it’s something they used to have and lost.

That makes me wonder if we are truly ever happy? Or if it’s something that is always just out of reach (in the future or in the past).

  • Oneser@lemm.ee
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    6
    ·
    1 year ago

    In many cases, I agree, but this comment definitely isn’t true for those with mental illness etc. I would argue it’s a matter of perspective, and not all aspects of perspective can be changed on a whim.

    • TORFdot0@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      2
      ·
      1 year ago

      I 100% agree with you, that’s kind of what I was getting at by suggesting to seek help