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What does it mean?
Happiness is framed as a temporary pause between periods of unhappiness rather than a lasting state.
In plain terms
Happiness happens briefly between sad times.
What can you take from it?
Expect joy to be fleeting.

Where it applies

  • mood reflection
  • philosophical thinking

Putting it to work

  • managing expectations
  • accepting change

Questions to consider

  • Do you expect happiness to last?
  • How do you value short joys?

Another view

People can experience sustained joy not just intervals.

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