Life is a mission, not a vacation.

It’s not about feeling good as much as it should be about becoming good.

Making fun a priority is usually the easiest way to ruin your life.

Hedonism is fueled by desire and the more you desire, the less free you become.

INSIGHT

You can truly say you are mature when you realize the nature of life is to evolve.

You are here to experience and grow.

A baby becomes a child. A child becomes a teen.

A teen becomes an adult. An adult becomes an elder.

You keep evolving throughout your lifetime and in each era you’ll face new challenges. You grow when you embrace the discomfort those challenges bring and you become resourceful to deal with them.

True satisfaction is gained through embracing a problem solving mindset.

The fallacy of seeking happiness and endless fun instead of problem solving lies in chasing a feeling rather than building the foundation that makes that feeling sustainable.

Avoiding problems in the name of “feeling good” actually creates deeper suffering over time. Problems don’t disappear. Unless you deal with them, eventually they’ll sting.

Don’t get stuck in a cycle of avoidance. You can’t just sweep the trash under the rug and call it a day. When it stinks, you can’t just spray some air freshener on top of it.

A great amount of people are complete pleasure seekers. They don’t want to face their problems, they want to temporarily numb the pain their problems are causing them. They associate happiness with indulging in their vices.

Hedonism is just slavery with better branding.

It comes from the belief that happiness is something you can find, achieve, or possess.

Happiness isn’t external. It’s internal. It’s not something you chase — it’s something you choose.

True happiness comes from the decision to accept reality for what it’s, be willing to take responsibility for what you can control and enjoy life while facing the obstacles. It comes from how you see the world. From the beliefs you hold. From the meaning you assign to what happens around you.

Tie your mood to a blue sky, and you’ll suffer every cloudy day.

The truth is, you define the conditions to your satisfaction (or dissatisfaction) in life when you’re honest with yourself and willing to face challenges despite the discomfort they might bring.

ACTION

Audit your daily pleasures.

What do you reach for when you’re tired?

What do you chase when life feels dull?

Now replace one of those “pleasure fixes” with a discipline.

Go for a walk instead of scrolling.

Stretch instead of snacking.

Journal instead of complaining.

Do it for one week.

And watch your spirit sharpen.

SPEAK

Do you feel like society makes us chase fun too much?

Have you ever felt empty after a pleasure binge?

What’s one repetitive habit that actually makes you feel grounded?

If you have any questions or comments, just reply to this or send a message on Instagram. I’d love to hear from you.

CURATE

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