Quote by Lorne Ladner

People sometimes imagine that without desire there would be no enjoyment. The opposite is true. When you're caught up in craving, you never really enjoy anything very much because your mind is always pulling you on to the next desire and the next after that. When you let go of desire, then you're free to enjoy whatever is right in front of you.

People sometimes imagine that without desire there would be

Summary

This quote suggests that contrary to common belief, desires can hinder true enjoyment. When one is constantly driven by cravings, they are unable to fully appreciate and savor the present moment because their mind is always focused on future desires. By relinquishing desires, one can experience true freedom and fully immerse themselves in whatever is happening in the present, leading to a deeper sense of enjoyment and contentment.

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Wisdom Life Psychology Buddhism

By Lorne Ladner

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