Posted by Trotter on October 31, 2008, at 18:59:52
I have spent a lot of time studying the nature of happiness. This has been motivated by a desire to be more happy (as in not depressed), but also because it is in my personality to want to understand things.
In my research I have indentified a paradox between desire and acceptance. Desire leads to purpose, meaning, goals, passion and energy, all of which can contribute to a sense of happiness. On the other hand, acceptance, as in feeling satisfied with oneself and one's world also gives one a sense of happiness. Yet there is much conflict between the two. A highly motivated, passionate person will have great difficulty feeling contentment, and vice versa.
Trotter
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