“The Buddhists call such distractions Samsara, the world of false illusions. People chase these illusory desires, only to discover they’re still unhappy.” “Like trying to hold on to those waves of pleasure you talked about.” “Exactly,” he smiled, the sun reflecting momentarily off his eyes, “that’s Samsara. The trick that endless goals and desires plays upon on our mind. True happiness is always found in the present.”

