In Do You Sincerely Want to Be Happy?, the story of Emile offers a touching lesson in mindfulness and the power of living fully in the present. Emile’s invention—a simple water-dripping time machine—symbolizes how we experience time and how it shapes our happiness.
Karl Dufour uses Emile’s journey to explore how slowing down can lead to daily joy and deeper personal growth. When we become more aware of how we spend our minutes and hours, we gain control over our emotional well-being.
This happiness philosophy teaches that joy isn’t hidden in some distant future—it’s available in the here and now. Through reflection, creativity, and mindful action, we can design lives that feel purposeful and fulfilling.
If you’ve been wondering how to be happy in a fast-paced world, Emile’s lesson is simple: take control of your time, create with intention, and let joy be your daily practice.