2007-12-04 10:43:39 · 12 answers · asked by csucdartgirl 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Absolutely. That is one of the symptoms of depression. You have no desires, no wants. Nothing moves you. You feel you have nothing to aspire to.
Which is sadder? Not having something you want or having everything you wanted and found that it didnt fix you.
2007-12-04 10:51:52 · answer #1 · answered by WhatsYourProblem 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that's a true statement. I believe that unhappiness comes from wanting something you cannot have. Therefore, if one doesn't feel like one is missing anything, it's not possible to be unhappy.
2007-12-05 09:35:29 · answer #2 · answered by Scotty Doesnt Know 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is for those out there that keep repeating the Buddhist Beliefs. It would be inconceivable to live without wanting. To achieve that Peace is Wanting!
To answer your ? Having everything doesn't guarantee HAPPINESS!
2007-12-04 19:02:26 · answer #3 · answered by puzzled 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As stated above, the Tao says all pain comes from desire.
Similarly, The Old Testament says, avarice is the root of evil.
So, I think you would be on to something.
Response to Puzzled:
You needn't desire peace when you are peace.
2007-12-04 18:50:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To live without want is a Buddhist concept. Nirvana. To actually be there would be an ultimate joy.
2007-12-04 18:47:47 · answer #5 · answered by gjstoryteller 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure. For example, you climb mountains but always look forward to the bigger one. Then one day you are standing on Mt Everest and feel emptiness realizing there is no bigger mountain for you to climb.
2007-12-04 18:50:39 · answer #6 · answered by Tommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Buddhists believe with no desires you are at peace.
2007-12-04 18:46:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
of course. There'd be nothing for you to ever worry about in life.
2007-12-06 07:13:54 · answer #8 · answered by shredder87 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question is, without goals or desires, can you be happy?
2007-12-04 18:47:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
everybody wants something
2007-12-05 00:17:51 · answer #10 · answered by zuber d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋