The Myth of Sisyphus

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   Sisyphus is condemned to push a rock up a hill forever, only to watch it roll back down — yet Camus believes we can imagine him happy.

   The Myth of Sisyphus · 1942

   Happiness lies in choosing to embrace repetitive effort and finding your own dignity within it.

   Many days in life can feel repetitive, like pushing the same rock over and over with no final purpose in sight. Camus says we do not need meaning handed to us by someone else to live well. Owning your daily effort, however repetitive, can bring dignity and, like Sisyphus, even joy.

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