Getting tired Quote by Fumio Sasaki
““We eventually get used to the new state where our wishes have been fulfilled. We start taking those things for granted, and there comes a time when we start getting tired of what we have. Any””
About This Quote
After wishes are fulfilled, we become accustomed and eventually tire of them, seeking new desires.
In simple terms: We get bored with what we get.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate gratitude and mindful contentment.
Themes
contentment
desire
adaptation
Mood
contemplative
neutral
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- material acquisition
- relationships
Key Concepts
hedonic adaptation
satiation
goal pursuit
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you stay satisfied with current blessings?
- What drives perpetual wanting?
A Different Perspective
New desires may never satisfy.
