What Sasha Chapin thinks about happiness

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Writer and author of All the Wrong Moves; his newsletter covers meditation, relationships and creativity, and he co-runs a perfume line.

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2 dated positions, 2026, in their own words. Our reading of what Sasha Chapin has said — not written or endorsed by them.

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1. 18 Sept 2026

   Our readingLetting go of the belief that grasping brings satisfaction makes a person happier but more alienated from others.

   Their wordsThe more you drop this idea, the happier you are, and the more alien you feel.

   ↗Average moments of a long-term meditatorsashachapin.substack.com 3rd of 3 in this piece

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3. 23 Jun 2026

   Our readingHow unhappy a person is depends on how often they believe circumstances should be different, not on the circumstances themselves.

   Their wordsUnhappiness is the product of the number of times per minute that you believe circumstances should be otherwise.

   ↗Surrender as a non-stupid life strategysashachapin.substack.com 3rd of 3 in this piece