Paul OBrienThe quest for enlightenment illustrates the paradox of desire–the fact that you must have desire to be motivated to transcend being ruled by desire.
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Most people will admit that they are not perfect. They know they have flaws. Most of them are willing to work hard to change their imperfections, but few are willing to go all the way. This is the problem with most people.
Most do not go all the way because they lack the courage to overcome their fears and desires. The quest for enlightenment illustrates the paradox of desire—the fact that you must have desire to be motivated to transcend being ruled by desire. The fact that you must have desire to be motivated to transcend being ruled by desire is why so few people achieve enlightenment.
Source: Great Decisions, Perfect Timing: Cultivating Intuitive Intelligence
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