wise365: Not getting what we want, having a 'why', interconnectedness

Happy wise365 Tuesday!

Here are this week’s 3 ideas, plus a journaling prompt for you …

1.

Not getting what we want can be an opportunity to reflect on the Epicurean contrast between necessary and superfluous desires. Only necessary desires are essential to happiness.

2.

Values play a crucial role in establishing direction in our lives. As Nietzsche put it, having a “why” in life can help us endure most challenges.

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“The concept of Ubuntu emphasizes the interconnectedness of individuals within a community, suggesting that personal growth cannot exist in isolation from the well-being of others.” From Spiritual Growth and Purpose: A Workbook for Navigating Life's Big Questions

Journaling Prompt

Reflect on a time when you didn’t get something you deeply wanted. How did that experience make you feel, and how did you respond? Consider the Epicurean idea of distinguishing between necessary and superfluous desires. Was what you wanted essential to your happiness, or was it more of a superfluous desire? How might focusing on fulfilling only necessary desires change the way you view contentment and well-being?