Alive Quote by Don Altman
“And yes, there definitely are many good desires. For example, without the desire for food we would not stay alive. It is when our desire becomes an unquenchable craving or obsession, or causes us to do harm to ourselves or others, that it creates suffering and unhappiness. If you have ever been hurt because you tied your happiness or well-being to a person, place, opinion, self-identity, behavior, or goal, then you have firsthand experience of desire.”
About This Quote
Desire can motivate survival but becomes suffering when it turns into obsessive craving or attachment to external things.
In simple terms: Desire helps us live but causes pain when we cling to things.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and moderate attachments.
Themes
desire
attachment
suffering
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- relationships
- career goals
- material possessions
- health habits
Key Concepts
Buddhist
psychology
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What attachments cause you pain?
- How can you balance desire and contentment?
A Different Perspective
Desire is also a source of motivation and joy, not only suffering.
