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Happiness is not expressing, but being.

(I'm fuzzy on the precise definitions, but I think this is the difference between Apollonian and Dionysian ecstasy.)

Hugo

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Re^2: how do you express coding-pleasure?
by radiantmatrix (Parson) on Dec 01, 2004 at 19:05 UTC

    Ah, but expressing one's happiness can, of itself, contribute to happiness.

    Observe: 

    my $code = 'incomplete';
my $happy_level = 0;

until ($code eq 'complete') {
   $code = check_code();
}

print STDERR "Yay! Code is done!";
$happy_level++;

my $drink = new Bev::Beer(-brand => 'Guinness');
$drink->imbibe();
$happy_level++ if $drink->is_tasty();

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    So by expressing my happiness in the form of consuming a favorite malt beverage, I become happier. :-)

    radiantmatrix
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