Dedicate {donate, give all} your life to something larger than yourself and pleasure - to the largest thing you can: to God, to relieving suffering, to contributing to knowledge, to adding to literature, or something else. Happiness lies this way, and it beats pleasure hollow.
In Annie Dillard's book "In Fact: The Best of Creative Nonfiction," she emphasizes the importance of dedicating one’s life to something greater than personal pleasure. She advocates for engaging in meaningful pursuits, such as serving God, alleviating pain, advancing knowledge, or contributing to literature. By focusing on these higher aims, individuals can find deeper satisfaction and fulfillment. Dillard contrasts genuine happiness with fleeting pleasure, suggesting that true joy comes from a...
