To be happy

Mark Manson is an American self-help author and blogger. His journey through life has been a dance—a tango between ink and introspection. Imagine Mark as a young man, scribbling notes in dimly lit cafes. His mind, a kaleidoscope of questions, sought meaning beyond the mundane. Raised in Austin, Texas, he later wandered to Boston, Massachusetts, where he studied and graduated from Boston University. But Mark wasn’t content with textbooks; he yearned for life’s deeper truths.

Mark’s words echo like a jazz riff. Imagine happiness as a crossword—the clues scattered across existence. To solve it, we need more than passive yearning. We need to pick up the pen, fill in the blanks, and engage with life’s enigmas.

Picture a chessboard. Happiness isn’t a spectator sport; it’s a move we make. When we tackle problems, chase dreams, or mend relationships, we’re dancing with happiness. It’s not a passive state; it’s a verb—an ongoing tango.

Mark whispers, “Solve, and happiness follows.” It’s not a treasure chest waiting to be stumbled upon. It’s the byproduct of our struggles, victories, and quests. When we engage—when we act—we inhabit happiness. It’s not a distant island; it’s the voyage itself.