Grasping at fleeting pleasures only leads to unhappiness from "summary" of Happiness by Matthieu Ricard
In the endless pursuit of fleeting pleasures, we often find ourselves trapped in a cycle of dissatisfaction and disappointment. We grasp at these temporary moments of happiness, hoping to fill a void within ourselves, only to watch them slip through our fingers as quickly as they came. This constant seeking of external sources of joy, whether it be material possessions, social status, or sensory indulgences, ultimately leaves us feeling empty and unfulfilled.
The problem lies in our attachment to these transient pleasures, as we mistakenly believe that they hold the key to our happiness. We become consumed by the desire for more, constantly chasing after the next moment of gratification, unaware that true contentment can never be found in such fleeting experiences. In our relentless pursuit of pleasure, we fail to recognize that lasting happiness stems from within, from cultivating a sense of inner peace and contentment that is not dependent o...
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