Philosophy Wire: Happiness. Unattainable happiness.

It's well understood that a difficult childhood can increase the likelihood of mental illness, but according to new research, a happy and secure childhood does not always protect a child from developing a mental illness later in life. [1] Happiness. The goal of all humans. We strive so hard to attain it that we forget that we will one day lose it. And on that day the whole world will look darker. And the rain will fall. And we will cry. And the only thing that will keep us alive, will not be happiness or the promise of a smile. But someone who will hold our hand and cry…

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