THE CONTRARIAN PRESS

  • Happiness Is a Modern Delusion: Why the Pursuit of Happiness Is Making Us Miserable

    “The pursuit of happiness” — the sacred cow of Western ideology — has become the millstone around our necks. The problem isn’t the desire for happiness itself. It’s the delusional expectation that happiness is a permanent state, a goal to be achieved and maintained indefinitely, like abs after a juice cleanse. The Myth of Permanent…

  • Comparison is NOT the thief of Joy

    We’ve all heard the saying, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Well, I’m here to tell you that’s just not true. In fact, comparing yourself to others might actually be one of the best ways to fuel your joy — if you do it right. Think about it: comparing yourself to others is how you…