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Finding Joy
The problem with the pursuit of pleasure and why it isn’t the same as joy
One is fleeting and depends on circumstances, the other comes from persevering in what one values and loving others.
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Joy is hard to define, but many of us sense there’s something more about joy that is different in nature from the fullest pleasure.
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Tan Seow Hon
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Imagine an “experience machine” that you can plug into, where you can feel a lifetime of pleasure in a simulated environment where you believe you are living your preferred life.
Imagine relating happily with loved ones, engaging in activities you love, having fun – even being the most successful person at work as you exceed all the key performance indicators.
