In his latest column, Larry Barnett questions whether the relentless pursuit of happiness has become a source of unhappiness. He notes that tens of millions of Americans identify as depressed or take antidepressants, and argues that treating sadness as pathological, rather than a normal reaction to life's losses, only deepens feelings of shame and loneliness. A reflective piece for readers inclined to ponder the emotional life behind the valley's contented surface.
Read the full story: Larry Barnett: Is Happiness Overrated? — Sonoma Valley Sun, Jul 20.
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