The compulsion to compete, achieve, possess and be admired by others is founded upon a basic misunderstanding of fulfillment. It presumes that having satisfying experiences, material comforts and positive affirmation from others will make us happy. There’s profuse cultural and commercial reinforcement of this notion by those offering products and services to help us achieve this state. But, the search for satisfaction outside ourselves binds and enslaves us to things that can’t provide long-term satisfaction. True fulfillment is attainable when we learn to quiet our minds. When we do, it can always be found in the same place…
Within.
