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It seems like you're intrigued by the concept of happiness being associated with islands and deserts. The idea of happiness being related to specific locations or environments might symbolize the different ways in which people find happiness. It's a fascinating concept that can be interpreted in various ways, such as finding happiness in solitude (deserts) or in serene and beautiful surroundings (islands). The connection between happiness and these landscapes could be a metaphor for the diversity of experiences that bring joy and fulfillment to our lives.

0:03 / 1:03:40 The Eight Principles of Happiness with Robert Mack

But there is a principle from economics that you that you write about the principles di diminishing marginal utility . And I love the concept of happiness , islands , happiness , deserts . And the idea that as you're getting a good return on your smart energy investment at a certain point in time , it will diminish you still may be getting more , but it's diminishing and that's how , you know , to stop just like in our capitalist society .

0:03 / 1:03:40 The Eight Principles of Happiness with Robert Mack

And that consciousness is mostly emptiness . And that emptiness is what I would call happiness . And emptiness is what I might call f it's a fullness , it's a full emptiness , which is a strange thing to say .

0:03 / 1:03:40 The Eight Principles of Happiness with Robert Mack

From earlier this year , I will include in the show notes , a link to the episode called Happiness Leads to success . But this is happiness part two . And please help me .

0:03 / 1:03:40 The Eight Principles of Happiness with Robert Mack

Sitting is a relaxing of effort , not more effort . And happiness is a relaxing of effort . Ultimately , not more effort , but in the beginning because you've been squeezing those fists so tight for so long , it feels so effortful , it feels like it takes so much work .

0:03 / 1:03:40 The Eight Principles of Happiness with Robert Mack

Uh So , yeah , that's what that final chapter is ultimately about . Can you imagine if happiness was taught to young people in school ? I just love the idea so much .