The Art of Unhappiness Ernest van der Kwast 'Gradually becoming human again' is

'Gradually becoming human again' is not a manual

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The Art of Unhappiness Ernest van der Kwast 'Gradually becoming human again' isStriving for happiness as the purpose of life, as we are led to believe is a pillar of modern society, is a mistake. It leads us nowhere, except towards a bitter confrontation with unmet expectations, disappointment and disillusion. Striving for meaning and purpose in being close to others, on the other hand, is what life is all about. Our society has become an arena of peak performance: of always striving to be better, to go further, and to aim