Theory; in modern-day society, we are not permitted to be happy? To be happy is a vice?
Why? If you’re happy, it makes others feel bad about themselves, because they are so unhappy. Happiness as a zero sum notion; your happiness takes away from my happiness, or makes me feel bad about myself.
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The Philosophy of Happiness
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If you’re seeking more happiness and tranquility in your photography, read the articles below:
- BOLD LIVING.
- HAPPINESS IS ALWAYS ASPIRING FOR MORE.
- How to Boost Your Mood
- How to Maximize Your Happiness
- Life Without Photography is Not a Life Worth Living
- 10 Tips to Be Happier and More Loving in Life
- How to Find Happiness in Your Photography
- How to Find Satisfaction in Your Photography
- 30 Tips to Conquer G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome)
- 55 Tips to Be Happier in Life
- On the Shortness of Life
- Small is Beautiful
- Photography (and Life) is About Subtraction, Not Addition
- Why Envy Any Other Photographer?
- How to Be Happy in All Circumstances
- Desire the Life You Already Have
- Should You Shoot if You Don’t Want To?
- Live a Life of Leisure
- Good Enough
- 28 Lessons I’ve Learned From Life
- 27 Lessons I’ve Learned About Photography and Life
- 26 Lessons Life Has Taught Me About Street Photography
- Desire
- Good Enough
- Things I Am Grateful For
- How to Die Without Regrets
- 12 Scientifically Proven Ways to Have More Happiness in Street Photography
- Having No Choices is the Ultimate Freedom
- How to Be Grateful For What You Have