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Bliss Quote by Sarah Slean

“Because life is short. I feel we’re made of a hunger, a desire for life – if that can be described as a material. As I get older, I’m trying to open that channel more. If you don’t, if you close off desire and get complacent, life loses its freshness and sweetness, and that’s what I crave. That’s…” quote by Sarah Slean
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“Because life is short. I feel we’re made of a hunger, a desire for life – if that can be described as a material. As I get older, I’m trying to open that channel more. If you don’t, if you close off desire and get complacent, life loses its freshness and sweetness, and that’s what I crave. That’s my bliss.”

Sarah Slean

About This Quote

Source Interview: Conversation with Sarah Slean, 2021

We must keep desire alive to feel life’s richness; closing it leads to stagnation and loss of joy.

In simple terms: Desire fuels life’s sweetness.

Key Takeaway

Stay open to desire.

Themes

desire fulfillment agingfulness

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • relationships
  • creative pursuits

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance desire and contentment?
  • What practices keep your yearning healthy?
A Different Perspective

Desire can become obsessive and unhealthy.

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