Happiness: Essays on the meaning of life

"Happiness: Essays on the Meaning of Life" by Karl Hilty is a set of older essays thinking about ways to find happiness, the value of hard work, and the important questions of life. Hilty, as a smart thinker and public worker, shares his ideas on getting real satisfaction in a world that's changing fast. The book starts by talking about how lots of people are puzzled by life, wanting to understand how to live well in today's complicated world. It points out that many struggle to balance work and personal time, and that chasing happiness too hard can actually make it harder to find. Hilty starts his essays by naming some problems in society, like when people don't enjoy their jobs or are confused about what happiness really means. He thinks really understanding how to work well is super important for having a good life, and that we need to be thoughtful about our goals and what we do.