The problem isn't materialism as such. Rather it is the underlying assumption that full satisfaction can arise from gratifying the senses alone. Unlike animals whose quest for happiness is restricted to survival and to the immediate gratification of sensory desires, we human beings have the capacity to experience happiness at a deeper level which, when achieved, can overwhelm unhappy experiences.
-His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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I have a tendency to sink into dark places at times (not just menstrual times either damnit). As a survivor, I learned long ago to suck it u...
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As you can clearly see Humprey was looking dapper this morning when I checked on him on the way out the door for work. Stealing yet another...
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Well said . . but I take things with a grain of salt from people who don't eat steak.
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Unfortunately, we human beings also have the capacity to experience unhappiness at a deeper level which, when achieved, can overwhelm happy experiences.
- His Hollowness the Daily Alpaca
:D I needed this smile today :D
thank you!!! Hope all is well and wonderful in your worlds...
cheers!
hi Mikie!
xxxxoooooooooo
my happiness these days is that a sense of peace has a reasonably good probably to continue for a while.
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