Purpose is the New Happiness
How I became spiritually rich in an unorthodox way
Mixing baking soda and vinegar creates a chemical reaction that produces Water and Sodium acetate — these are called Primary products.
But the reaction also produces a side-product — carbon dioxide (CO2).
I’m talking about a chemical reaction because the mistake I made was trying to create Happiness as the primary product of my actions.
Until I realised I couldn’t just will myself to be happier.
Happiness isn’t the primary product you get when you mix baking soda and vinegar — it’s the carbon dioxide.
Happiness is the byproduct of living a meaningful and purposeful life.
And why is purpose important?
Purpose makes me feel like I matter, and like the world is a better place with me here — something I never felt in the past pursuing happiness.
Creating purpose starts with accepting who you are — and your role in the world — and doubling down on that.
And this story might help illustrate why.
The Stonecutter
There was once a stonecutter who was unhappy with his position in life.
