Lust, Addiction, and Ambition: Why Your Desires Are Wired to Disappoint You | Joseph Goldstein

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<p dir="ltr">Why you'll never find happiness where you're looking for it–and where to look instead.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.dharma.org/teacher/joseph-goldstein/">Joseph Goldstein</a> is a cofounder of the <a href= "https://www.dharma.org/">Insight Meditation Society</a> and the <a href="https://www.buddhistinquiry.org/">Barre Center for Buddhist Studies</a>, both in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author of many books including, most recently, <a href= "http://give.dharma.org/JGpoetry">Dreamscapes of the Mind</a>. <strong><br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why desire and wanting can keep us stuck in cycles of dissatisfaction</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The difference between momentary pleasure and deeper happiness</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">A practical way to watch cravings arise and pass without reacting</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why "not wanting" can feel surprisingly relieving</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The Buddhist framework of gratification, danger, and escape</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to think about contentment and the question: how much is enough?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The difference between guilt and wise remorse</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How desire, lust, and craving can distort judgment</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot <a href= "https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party">here</a>, or sign up to livestream <a href= "https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-livestream">here</a>!</p> <p dir="ltr">Get the 10% with Dan Harris app <a href= "https://app.danharris.com/membership">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Sign up for Dan's free newsletter <a href= "http://www.danharris.com/">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Dan on social: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J">TikTok</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Subscribe to our <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD">YouTube Channel</a><strong><br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Additional Resources: </p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://dharmaseed.org/">Dharma Seed</a> - freely offered talks from Western Buddhist Vipassana teachers</p> </li> </ul> <p>This episode is sponsored by <strong>Function Health</strong> — 160+ lab tests a year for $365, with the ability to dive deeper into your results through Function's connections to platforms like ChatGPT and Claude. Join at <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://www.functionhealth.com/happier">https://www.functionhealth.com/happier</a> or use code HAPPIER25 for a $25 credit toward your membership.</p> <p dir="ltr">To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit <a href= "https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris">https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris</a></p>