Good thing Quote by Dan Harris
““When good things happen, we bake them very quickly into our baseline expectations, and yet the primordial void goes unfilled.””
About This Quote
Source Podcast: Ten Percent Happier, 2015
We quickly normalize good events, leaving a deeper emptiness unaddressed.
In simple terms: We get used to good things fast, leaving a void.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate deeper fulfillment beyond expectations.
Themes
expectations
contentment
emptiness
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily gratitude
- long‑term happiness
- personal growth
Key Concepts
mindfulness
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you fill the “primordial void”?
- What practices prevent complacency?
A Different Perspective
May ignore external factors influencing satisfaction.
