Attachment

[windycopse]

'A deluded mental factor that observes a contaminated object, regards it as a cause for hapiness, and wishes for it.' 
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

I look for the source of happiness in tangible objects and situations - the perfect job, body, qualification, partner, home, public status. Yet all of these, once acquired, lose their taste and flavour

Comments

[fearful_angel]

I think happiness finally comes when ya're able to sit down and not want anything.

Which we DO get sometimes... fleeting moments of joy when you're just able to need nothing more than what you have. If only the moments would last.

[everyman_tales]

yes that really resonates with me. True happiness comes from within and not attachment to material objects.

Gate Gate Paragate Parasamgate Bodhi Svaha

[anonymous]

Great wisdom in what you said. May your happiness grow from your seed of wisdom.