Daily Question, February 10 What happens when I stop seeking something more, better, or different? 38 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Elle3 months agoElleThe extraordinary in ordinary. 0 Reply Mary Pat3 months agoMary PatIt really depends on what we are talking about. To be content with what we have in the moment is I think what you mean, but to not be content and not want change, which is life itself, is important for growth. There are people who bemoan the fact of change in our society, but to leave some things as they are is death itself, like the attitude of racial diversity. We do want something more, something better and different there! We do want science to continue to seek something more, something bett...It really depends on what we are talking about. To be content with what we have in the moment is I think what you mean, but to not be content and not want change, which is life itself, is important for growth. There are people who bemoan the fact of change in our society, but to leave some things as they are is death itself, like the attitude of racial diversity. We do want something more, something better and different there! We do want science to continue to seek something more, something better and different, especially when we are talking about the pandemic, or climate change. Our wood flooring has been losing it’s finish for 2 years, but because of the pandemic we have not been able to replace it. Maybe this summer we can. We are looking to do it in the summer because of open windows and such. That is indeed something more, better, and hopefully different. In alot of areas of life, I think you stop growing when you stop seeking. Read More2 Reply Javier Visionquest3 months agoJavier VisionquestStagnation was my initial response to this writing prompt. 3 Reply wanja3 months agowanjaContentment 2 Reply Malag3 months agoMalagThat’s it. I’ve got to stop seeking not to seek 😁. 1 Reply Javier Visionquest3 months agoJavier VisionquestThere exists a term in the Algonquin language, one or another variation of “wetigo” which describes a sort of cannibalistic spirit that possesses an individual, not in the literal flesh eating sense but rather the idea of consuming others – human and material – as a means to acquire personal security and wealth. The idea of wetigo became particularly relevant as the First Nations came up against the insatiable appetites of European settlers to conquer and control. This mental virus or pa...There exists a term in the Algonquin language, one or another variation of “wetigo” which describes a sort of cannibalistic spirit that possesses an individual, not in the literal flesh eating sense but rather the idea of consuming others – human and material – as a means to acquire personal security and wealth. The idea of wetigo became particularly relevant as the First Nations came up against the insatiable appetites of European settlers to conquer and control. This mental virus or parasitic meme is very real and still active in modern populations of people referred to as “consumers”. Read More3 Reply Blossom3 months agoBlossomPerpetual quietness of the heart 3 Reply Hot Sauce3 months agoHot SauceWhen I stop seeking something more, better, or different when it comes to material goods, I find myself free from unnecessary clutter. 2 Reply Ose3 months agoOseBreathing out. A stand still of inner movement and embracing in gratitude what is. 1 Reply Elaine3 months agoElaineContentment, equanimity, happiness. Thanks for the question; I was sliding into FOMO despondency, what happens when I focus on the what isn’t instead of the what is. 3 Reply Javier Visionquest3 months agoJavier VisionquestJOMO! 2 Reply Elaine3 months agoElaineRight on Javier! 2 Reply Don Jones3 months agoDon JonesThe direct experience of “what is”. All of it. The folly of more, better or different becomes apparent. 2 Reply Linda3 months agoLindaI love this question. As Americans, we are taught to always strive for more. It is refreshing to think about not doing that, and instead, just be in the moment, with gratitude. 3 Reply Lauryn3 months agoLaurynMy mind tells me that I’ll become complacent. But that’s not really what happens…..rather feeling grateful, content, happy… you stop comparing yourself to others. 2 Reply Mica3 months agoMica‘Haven’t really been there 3 Reply Holly in Ohio3 months agoHolly in OhioThe serenity prayer comes to mind with this question, because “what happens” depends on the circumstance.I try to stop seeking something more from the past, from others (in most circumstances), even from myself in some circumstances. It is an important virtue to be able to let go and accept.But there are other matters when I think it important not to stop seeking something more, better, or different. I hope I never stop seeking equality and food justice for all people, for instance. I expect...The serenity prayer comes to mind with this question, because “what happens” depends on the circumstance.I try to stop seeking something more from the past, from others (in most circumstances), even from myself in some circumstances. It is an important virtue to be able to let go and accept.But there are other matters when I think it important not to stop seeking something more, better, or different. I hope I never stop seeking equality and food justice for all people, for instance. I expect something more of our government leaders. I seek patterns in society that will not create climate change or destroy our natural resources. I seek to better myself with more love and compassion for others, more patience for some. I don’t think I should stop seeking these things. Too many people give up expecting something more. Read More5 Reply sunnypatti3 months agosunnypattiContentment, acceptance, gratitude for the now. 5 Reply Patricia3 months agoPatriciaThe question itself implies dissatisfaction with what is. So when I stop being dissatisfied, I can come to terms (and a renewed satisfaction) with what IS. 4 Reply Layla3 months agoLaylaTo seek “more, better or different” implies that I already have what I need, but it still doesn’t feel like enough. It comes from a feeling of scarcity and lack, rather than abundance. For me, giving up the search for more means shifting my focus from accumulation to appreciation and gratitude. 4 Reply Laura3 months agoLauraCalm, spaciousness, contentment. I realize how extraordinary the ordinary can be. 4 Reply Nelson3 months agoNelsonI feel relaxed. 3 Reply Butterfly3 months agoButterflyI feel content. On the other hand, if we didn’t seek to make things better we wouldn’t have the advances in science, medicine, etc that we have now and need to develop for the future wellbeing of the planet. 4 Reply 1 2 Next » My Private Gratitude Journal Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal Get Started This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are fully tax deductible in the U.S.A. DONATE https://gratefulness.org/content/uploads/2015/03/GX-Gold-Participant-L.png Community Engagement Guidelines Privacy Policy [email protected] Connect with us on Social Media: © 2000 - 2022, A Network for Grateful Living Website by Briteweb