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Gonzo 14th January 2012, 05:04 PM Does anyone else actively seek it? I suppose most people are looking for happiness, but not me. 'Happiness is a mediocrity of middle class existence.' nostrum 14th January 2012, 05:18 PM Do you ever yearn? Gonzo 14th January 2012, 05:24 PM All the damn time, almost constantly. I don't have much stress anymore, though. No chronic stress, at least, acute stress is a bit trickier to diminish. nostrum 14th January 2012, 05:29 PM Is it cheating to accomplish chemically? Gonzo 14th January 2012, 05:34 PM I think so, yes, but that is just my opinion. The Eightfold Path clearly says it is so. Same with buying things, I think. I feel like having a source of money has sort of hindered my mind's development a bit... I can't stand being a capitalist. nostrum 14th January 2012, 06:02 PM I hear you. I'd love to opt out. Facetious 14th January 2012, 07:00 PM It seems to require a lot of introspection. Happiness is easy to come by otoh, ...