Why Are Humans Happiest When They Are Being Creative?

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I love writing.

Why?

Because every time I write, I feel like I am surfing.

The first time I caught a wave was off the southern shore of Maui. It was sunset, and the glassy ocean was rippling with aluminum and neon orange, yellow, blues, and pink hues. It felt heavenly, surreal as if I was in the watery version of What…