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Trace Elements: Happy?

Throughout jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald’s extraordinary career, awards and applause acclaimed her talent. What Ella really wanted to hear though – was that she was beautiful. Problem was, Ella wasn’t, and this made her unhappy. Acclaimed, wealthy and unhappy.

She craved what she didn’t have, plus it was unattainable.

Could Ella Fitzgerald have experienced a happier life by changing what was important to her?


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