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Peter McWilliams

I see nothing wrong with the human trait to desire. In fact, I consider it integral to our success mechanism. Becoming attached to what we desire is what causes the trouble. If you must have it in order to be happy, then you are denying the happiness of t

Peter McWilliams

Happiness

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Wanting things is a natural and important part of how humans achieve goals and survive. However, problems arise when your happiness depends entirely on getting what you want, because then you lose the ability to be happy without it.

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