The Hedonism HandbookHedonism isn't a dirty word. the puritanical prudes made it seem dirty when by definition the word simply means a state of relaxed, carefree bliss from the traffic-laden world.
this book will change the way i view life from here on out. when I'm out on my own in the world, most of my decisions will have been based on what i learned from this book. this western society is too fast at times. people are trying to get things done faster, which makes them busier and it leaves them no time to really enjoy life and do things that make them truly happy. most people are doing things to make other people happy. it's not a selfish thing to make yourself happy at all.
people are literally competing to be the most successful or the most famous and they forget the basic pleasures. you don't have to be constantly busy with work and chores. That's why the smart ones retreat to places where they can get away and relax for a while. they are less stressed out in the end. By doing that it also makes them more productive in the working world. Things like sleeping or doing something fun have been thrown to the wayside, because some people think it only gets in the way on their way to the top. I vow to always get at least 8 hours of sleep a day and make it a necessity to relax and have fun because maybe in 20 years that may seem like something only the lucky can get.
this book is basically a guide to getting the most out of enjoying life. it's a humourous book too, because there are so many books like this one out there that are too serious.
