en_tn/ecc/02/01.md

# I said in my heart

Here the author refers to himself by his "heart" to emphasize his feelings. AT: "I said to myself" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

# I will test you with happiness

Here the word "you" refers to himself. The word "happiness" can be expressed as an adjective. AT: "I will test myself with things that make me happy" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])

# So enjoy pleasure

The word "pleasure" can be expressed as a verb. AT: "So I will enjoy things that please me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])

# this also was just a temporary breeze

This speaks of how happiness only lasts for a short time as if it were a temporary breeze. AT: "this also only lasted for a short time, like a temporary breeze" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])