--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When our wishes are not fulfilled we…" description: "\"“When our wishes are not fulfilled we usually experience unpleasant feelings, such as unhappiness or depression; this is our own problem because we are..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ac3/kelsang-gyatso-22811_depression_when-our-wishes-are-not-fulfilled-we-usu_1913679.jpg" --- # When our wishes are not fulfilled we usually experience… ![“When our wishes are not fulfilled we usually experience unpleasant feelings, such as unhappiness or depression; this is our own problem because we are so attached to the fulfilment of our wishes.” quote by Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ac3/kelsang-gyatso-22811_depression_when-our-wishes-are-not-fulfilled-we-usu_1913679.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ac3/kelsang-gyatso-22811_depression_when-our-wishes-are-not-fulfilled-we-usu_1913679.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ac3/kelsang-gyatso-22811_depression_when-our-wishes-are-not-fulfilled-we-usu_1913679.jpg) > ““When our wishes are not fulfilled we usually experience unpleasant feelings, such as unhappiness or depression; this is our own problem because we are so attached to the fulfilment of our wishes.”” [Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kelsang-gyatso/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Unfulfilled wishes cause negative emotions; the root is our attachment to outcomes, making it a personal issue. **In simple terms:** Attachment to wishes creates unhappiness. Key Takeaway Detach from outcomes to reduce suffering. Themes mindfulness attachment emotion Mood calm reflective Type spiritual self‑help When to use this quote - meditation - goal setting - counseling - personal growth Key Concepts Buddhist psychology self‑help mental health Questions to Reflect On - What wishes can you let go? - How does attachment shape your reactions? 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