What makes us unhappy is to want. Yet if we would learn to cut our wants to nothing, the smallest thing we'd get would be a true gift.
In Carlos Castaneda's "Separate Reality: Conversations With Don Juan," the author explores the concept that our desires often lead to unhappiness. This notion suggests that the act of wanting can create dissatisfaction and longing, which detracts from our overall contentment. By recognizing and minimizing our desires, we may find greater peace and joy in life.
The idea posits that if we could learn to eliminate our wants entirely, even the simplest...