by Lee DongHun

“An honest life essay of a young man, written through moments of wandering, reflection, small wonders, and growth.”

📘 The Journey Toward Happiness

by Lee DongHun

📑 Table of Contents

  1. Introductory Note

    A personal message to readers about the origins of this book and the intention behind writing it.

  2. The Trap of Dreams and Passion

    Reflections on society's obsession with "becoming something" rather than "doing something."

  3. How’s Your Morning?

    A poetic essay on dopamine, serotonin, and the happiness found in morning anticipation.

  4. Don’t Just Split Bank Accounts – Split Your Self

    The power of identifying and embracing your multifaceted identities.

  5. Proverbs Reversed: Right and Wrong Are Relative

    Wisdom can contradict itself—depending on perspective and timing.

  6. Use Goals as Tools

    Reframing life goals as instruments, not destinations.

  7. The Earth Within the Universe

    Finding awe in the scale of time and space—and your place within it.

  8. The Meaning of Self-Reflection

    What you truly want to do—now—is the essence of introspection.

  9. Now Never Comes Back

    The present moment may be the turning point you've been waiting for.

  10. Yes, It’s Possible

    Everything becomes possible when learning becomes joy and exploration.

  11. You Own Your Life

    Inspired by Drew Houston, this chapter urges prioritization and ownership of time.

  12. Write to Discover Yourself

    How self-expression through writing builds confidence and courage.

  13. The Power of Reading

    Rediscovering the strength of deep reading in the age of distraction.

  14. A Book That Shaped Me: Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

    A timeless journey of spiritual awakening and personal transformation.