Material possessions do not provide lasting contentment from "summary" of Happiness by Matthieu Ricard
In the pursuit of happiness, many people mistakenly believe that material possessions will bring them enduring contentment. However, this is a fallacy that has been perpetuated by society and the media. Material possessions may provide temporary pleasure or gratification, but this feeling is transient and fleeting. As soon as the novelty wears off, the excitement fades, leaving behind a sense of emptiness and dissatisfaction.
The problem lies in the fact that material possessions are external sources of happiness, which are subject to change and impermanence. They are dependent on external circumstances and are not inherent to our true nature. As a result, our happiness becomes contingent on acquiring more and more possessions, leading to a never-ending cycle of desire and co...
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