On Desire: Why We Want What We Want -

Psychologically, we often treat desire as a hole that needs filling. We tell ourselves, "I’ll be happy once I have [X]."

It sounds like a cliché, but shifting focus from acquisition to appreciation interrupts the dopamine loop. On Desire: Why We Want What We Want

Ask "Why?" five times for any major desire. Usually, by the fifth "why," you’ll realize you aren't looking for a thing, but a feeling—like security, belonging, or peace. Final Thought Psychologically, we often treat desire as a hole