Hunger

Hunger makes the food taste better. In an odd way, it makes life more enjoyable.

It hurts to be hungry, and numbing your heart so you feel less hungry might reduce some of today's tension. But it also steals the joy from tomorrow.

Don't be afraid of desire. It makes life vibrant and delicious. The goal is to be fully alive, not merely free from discomfort.

That's not to say all desire is good. Quite the contrary. This isn't an excuse to indulge all your feelings. It is a challenge to cultivate the right desires.

Be a gardener of the desires of your heart. From them grow the best part of life.