EPISODE · Jun 21, 2026 · 26 MIN
Craving the Prize or the Chase?
from The Art of Being Happy - Buddha's Guide To Modern Living · host Jethavanarama Buddhist Monastery, Sanathana Vani
We rarely desire things for what they truly are; we desire them for how easily they can slip away. Human psychology is hardwired to equate scarcity with value. When an object or person is securely ours, the mind settles into comfortable indifference. But introduce a threat of loss, or the void of absence, and suddenly urgency ignites. It is a trick of perspective. The intrinsic worth of the object hasn't changed at all , only the circumstances have. We are perpetually caught in a phantom chase, falling in love with the fleeting shadow of uncertainty. However, is the chase worth it? Will it make us truly happy? Stay tuned to discover the truth! Share your experience with us on WhatsApp at +916361803371
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We rarely desire things for what they truly are; we desire them for how easily they can slip away. Human psychology is hardwired to equate scarcity with value. When an object or person is securely ours, the mind settles into comfortable indifference. But introduce a threat of loss, or the void of absence, and suddenly urgency ignites. It is a trick of perspective. The intrinsic worth of the object hasn't changed at all , only the circumstances have. We are perpetually caught in a phant...
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