#Delight

The Courage to Stubbornly Accept Our Gladness

Translating the imperative into habit begins small. We can schedule deliberate savoring—one unhurried meal, a walk attentive to sound and light—so gladness becomes a rhythm, not a rare event. We can curate our information diet, pairing necessary witness with intervals of rest. Sharing specific, concrete joys with others turns private pleasure into communal resilience. And making something—two lines in a notebook, a photograph, a soup—grounds delight in action, where it can survive the day’s weather. [...]

Choosing Joy: A Stubborn, Necessary Risk

Ultimately, risking delight is not a denial of the furnace but a way to carry water through it. We can hold grief in one hand and gratitude in the other, letting neither cancel the other. As Albert Camus reflected in Return to Tipasa (1952), he discovered ‘in the midst of winter, an invincible summer within me.’ Gilbert’s counsel echoes that discovery. By practicing a stubborn acceptance of gladness, we keep alive the human faculty that refuses to be extinguished—the one that, even in ashes, looks up and dares to call what is good by its name. [...]

Embracing Risk on the Path to Genuine Delight

Ultimately, by risking delight we stand to gain more than transient pleasure—a deeper, more resilient joy takes root. When we test delight’s reality through our openness and courage, we may discover a wellspring of fulfillment that fortifies us against despair. In this sense, Sarton’s challenge becomes a roadmap for living: only by daring to seek and believe in our own happiness can we ever know its truth. [...]

Life Is Not Meant to Be Easy - George S. Clason

George S. Clason is best known for his book 'The Richest Man in Babylon,' which imparts financial wisdom through parables. His insights often extend to universal life lessons, illustrating the values of hard work, perseverance, and the pursuit of happiness. [...]