Concisely brilliant.

If it feels hard to attain and we are exhausting ourselves to achieve it, it begs the question why does this feel like an uphill battle?

Are you chasing something unattainable? Are you pursuing a joy that isn't really yours? What barriers, internal or external, are preventing you from allowing joy into your heart and life? Are you willing to make changes?

These are questions to consider instead of pursuing quick fixes (and boy do I know how good those feel).

It was a pleasure to read your article, Natasha! Thanks for sharing.