What We Are Reading Today: ‘Night Vision’

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Updated 13 May 2023
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What We Are Reading Today: ‘Night Vision’

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Author: MARIANA ALESSANDRI

Under the light of ancient Western philosophies, our darker moods like grief, anguish, and depression can seem irrational. When viewed through the lens of modern psychology, they can even look like mental disorders. The self-help industry, determined to sell us the promise of a brighter future, can sometimes leave us feeling ashamed that we are not more grateful, happy, or optimistic. “Night Vision” invites us to consider a different approach to life, one in which we stop feeling bad about feeling bad.