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There is no desire that anyone holds for any other reason than that they believe they will feel better in the achievement of it. Whether it is a material object, a physical state of being, a relationship, a condition, or a circumstance - at the heart of every desire is the desire to feel good. And so, the standard of success in life is not the things or the money - the standard of success is absolutely the amount of joy you feel.
Esther Hicks
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Desires stem from the pursuit of feeling good, and true success is measured by the joy we experience.

Esther Hicks emphasizes that every desire we hold is ultimately rooted in the belief that achieving it will bring us happiness. Whether we seek material possessions, relationships, or specific conditions, the underlying goal remains the same: to attain a state of joy. Therefore, success should not be gauged by wealth or status, but by the genuine joy we feel in our lives.

Themes

DesireHappinessSuccessJoyAchievement

In practice

Example use cases

In a motivational speech about pursuing passions and happiness.

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