stackyFACTSIf happiness feels incredibly brief, that is because it biologically is. Joy fades rapidly to keep you striving, while grief lingers indefinitely to force deep reflection. Your brain actively ensures that misery is a long-term commitment, whereas happiness is basically just a limited-time promotional event.
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