"The momentary absence of desire that gives rise to the state of satisfaction" seems to be on of those circular philosophy that keep people bond in "searching" for the unattainable. Recognizing this is an excerpt, I may be missing the salient point, the helpful, "ah ha" moment which might improve or lift my awareness. Circular thoughts like these brought me to philosophy in my youth, and perhaps lead me to label myself as stoic as I grew older. I have no, or very little "desire" these days and it has been that way for a very many years, perhaps a state of apathy (although I do care, desire world peace). Unfortunately the "lack of desire" - if not the same "absence of desire" has engaged my being in a quasi state of depression; if I want nothing, desire nothing, then I can not feel satisfied, I can not feel at all. This is the circular set-up for a life of "blah" I read in this excerpt. Desire can be - and has been the impetus for many great and good things in life; it is kindness and self-awareness that help balance how these desires affect and effect us and the world that counts. Without desires, we are simply blobs, existing. peace
On Oct 1, 2024 ade wrote :