My last newsletter ended with the following paragraph:
Most of us seem convinced that if only certain conditions or individuals in our lives would change, then we would be happy. Sometimes those changes do
occur (or we buy that advertised product), and we do experience some moments of “happiness.” But that condition-based happiness does not last and does not deeply satisfy us.
Some people achieve great “success” – professional, financial, social “success.” Most of us have a tendency to think,
if I could just become rich and famous like that, almost all my problems would be solved. Any remaining problems I could afford to address with the time and money that would be available to me. If I still had some personal psychological or physical challenges, I could afford the best professionals to help me address those challenges. I could meet the needs of those closest to me in a way that would create satisfying
relationships for me. Or, if necessary, I could move on to new, happier relationships.