“and the rest”

Maybe if we eat enough chocolate, we’ll be smart enough to figure it out.

Yep, the highest highs and lowest lows don’t last like we expect them to because our brains are constantly trying to achieve homeostasis. It’s the temporary movement upward or downward that causes big feelings.

It’s why it’s important to fight the urge to chase short term impulses or dwell on short term failures. You want to build long-term, steady sources of joy in your life.

I wondered the same thing

I’ve been to Huntsville before and was surprised at how charming it was. It felt like one of those idyllic suburbs from a movie.

Dolly Parton is a national treasure.