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The Buddhist philosophy states that the constant search for comfort and security will lead to inevitable suffering. If this is true, then why do people place such a high premium on creating comfort and security in their lives?

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In response to the module 3 discussion question, I believe that people place such a high premium on creating comfort and security in their lives because the search for it simply brings happiness.  Even if the end result is known and is inevitable suffering, humans will still take the happiest and most positive path to that suffering out of pure nature.

One thought that comes to my mind is what Bryant and Veroff (2007) stated in regards to Savoring, the power to focus on value, and even boost the enjoyment of almost any experience, whether great or small.  They wrote, "the journey, if you will, is more important than arriving at the destination."  Pleasure and happiness can be obtained in many ways through savoring numerous experiences no matter if the end result could potentially produce suffering.  Take eating for example.  Our purpose for eating is to sustain ourselves and satisfy an urge that can be particularly uncomfortable as time goes-on if it is not satisfied.  We could choose to fulfill our hunger with one of our favorite meals and possibly over-indulge.  The better it tastes, the faster we scoop it up and the more pleasure we get as we continue to eat it knowing perfectly well that the end result would lead to inevitable suffering (miserably stuffed!).  Think about how happy you are through that journey to savor your favorite meal and the depletion of hunger while you were doing it though...  I am sure that we could illustrate this in many ways, but I am particularly hungry right now and was the first to come to mind.  :-)

The Positive Individual trait of hope could also be a reason why people place such a high premium on creating comfort and security in their lives regardless of inevitable suffering.  If I knew that an unfortunate or negative event was likely to occur in my life, I would not be able to sit-back and watch it come without attempting to do something about it.  Being optimistic and hoping for a better outcome, no matter the odds, would be more enjoyable to me that watching that event approach and do nothing about it.  I think that this thinking is in line with Positive Psychology and a way to enhance our well-being and happiness.  Dwelling on things such as inevitable suffering/negative states and not looking toward the brighter side of things will lead to even more unhappiness along the journey to the inevitable. 

Have a great evening everyone!

~James

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The Buddhist philosophy states that the constant search for comfort and security will lead to inevitable suffering? If this is true, then why do people place such a high premium on creating comfort and security in their lives?Yes, Buddhist feel that through the teachings of Lotus Sutra Buddhist feel that you should always be granted enlightenment and the desire to succeed our through your endeavors, your interest and passion. Buddhism theory shows that when the individual compels his or herself in the form of constant security and comfort leaves themselves grounded to the impossibilities of true life events. All of these attachments show the potential support of disappointments. People place high premium on comfort and security because of the pursuit of happiness. The comfort level of having tons of money will keep a person grounded to but in all actually your are not secure. However, the more money you attain problems can surface as well. The Buddhist believes enlightenment comes from self motivation and gratification of yourself. People sometimes look for the nearest gateway for security through those who have more purpose of security.    

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