The Training of Joy

Sandra's life revolves around three men - her conformist actor husband who desires a traditional family, a charming but problematic flight instructor who is a drunkard and a misogynist, and a wise Tibetan air traffic controller. She loves them all in different ways. However, when her husband expresses his desire for a divorce, Sandra is devastated and tries to convince him to stay. He is jealous of her new passion for flying and the flight instructor, whom he is also in love with, complicating things further. Meanwhile, Sandra finds solace in the company of the air traffic controller, who catches her attention with his insights into well-being.
Amidst the chaos and tragedy of three deaths and a painful divorce, Sandra struggles to make sense of her life. As she tries to understand her attachments and possessiveness, she realizes that she has been changing herself to please her partners, first as an actress and then as an aspiring pilot. However, with the air traffic controller, she feels a deep connection that transcends her worldly desires.
The story takes the reader on a roller coaster of emotions as Sandra embarks on a journey to discover her true self. The narrative explores her intimate thoughts and feelings as a passionate woman who knows how to love, but is also conflicted between her mind and her heart. The story also delves into the mental process of a person struggling with conflicting emotions.