Friday, April 17, 2009

Friday's Quote of the week

Many of us lack a sense that we are lucky to be living whatever life we happen to be living - that despite our circumstances, no key ingredient of happiness is missing. With this sense comes a diminished level of anxiety; we no longer need to obsess over the things - a new car, a bigger house, a firmer abdomen - that we mistakenly believe will bring lasting happiness if only we can obtain them. Most importantly, if we master desire, to the extent possible to do so, we will no longer daydream about living the life someone else is living; instead, we will embrace our own life and live it to the fullest. - William B. Irvineargues, "On Desire: Why We Want What We
Want"

5 comments:

life's a bear said...

Good quote. Stopped me in my tracks!

Amy said...

Seriously true. What a great quote, I couldn't agree more.

Screwed Up Texan said...

I'm glad I own my vehicle, I wish I had a smaller house, and I have no motivation to lose twenty pounds (sorry, but slim-fast and protein bars do not appeal to me). lol

Nice quote!

Rhiannon said...

Katy, I really like that quote. That is exactly how I feel. Thanks for the insight.

Randy and Dionne Sillik said...

great quote Katy. Its all about knowing the difference between Joy and Happiness