There’s no such thing as happiness. Rather, a fragile contentment with the way things are. Broken by unhappiness, the pain of wanting something. Until we get it or get over it. Returning to an interlude of gratitude without reason, beauty without motive, love without demand.

always impressed by ppl who came from nothing and built up their livelihoods and careers from scratch - ppl dont give enough credit for this bc they also have to simultaneously unravel generations of trauma and reprogram a fearful mindset while operating with some level of survival anxiety

outcomes are fleeting. founders, artists, athletes… doesn’t matter. if you’re chasing anything, you have to ask: why? because the ending never hits the way you think it will. the outcome fades. fast. what sticks is whether the pursuit made you feel something. did it light you up? did it break you open? did you laugh hard with people you love? th... See more