#5 - Why I Am So Happy

03/08/2025 27 min

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Episode Synopsis

Disclaimer: I won the happiness lottery from day one—I have a loving family, a natural inclination to laugh, and have been to Disney World multiple times. But I also cultivate my cheerfulness. So let’s break down what goes into being merry and well.Why I am so happy:1. I am in perpetual awe of the absurd miracle of existence2. I am an all-time great sleeper3. I consistently do hard workouts4. I touch grass without any screens5. I recognize negative emotions as inevitable and normal6. I don’t delude myself into thinking I don’t need other people7. I am obsessed with reading and learning8. I do things that scare me9. I do creative stuff10. I know it could always be worse11. I avoid the ride-off-into-the-sunset fallacy12. I don’t know what you mean by “I”