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The Altitude of Joy—Why the Summit Isn't Paved with Gold
In our pursuit of "High Camp," we're often fed a pervasive, shimmering illusion: that the more "gear" we accumulate, the happier we'll be. That true joy is found on the paved roads of consumerism, lined with perfectly manicured lawns and overflowing garages. But if you look at the real Integral Map of human happiness, you'll find the highest altitudes of joy are often found in places where "worldly riches" are scarce, and the path is quite literally dirt. The "Long Ascent" to
Bryna Sisk
Feb 43 min read
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