You’ve beautifully summarized a core teaching of the Buddha. True well-being isn’t about constantly seeking pleasure or avoiding pain, but about understanding the nature of suffering (dukkha) and the role that craving plays in our lives. When we become aware of our attachments and desires, we can start to loosen their grip on us.
Letting go of craving doesn’t mean giving up on happiness—it means discovering a deeper, more lasting peace that isn’t dependent on external circumstances. As you said, wellness begins not with chasing after what we think will make us happy, but with understanding ourselves and the impermanent nature of all things. This insight opens the door to genuine freedom and inner contentment.
Thank you for sharing this profound wisdom—it’s a reminder that the path to true well-being lies within.
“There is no fire like passion, no shark like hatred, no snare like folly, no torrent like craving.”
- Craving (tanha) leads to suffering.
- Letting go of craving leads to peace.
👉 Wellness begins when we stop chasing and start understanding.
