for starters, i am getting out. every day and every listen i come closer....okay rant over, see my question below:

Lately I am hearing how everything we think we want is untrue and what we want is the peace or joy it brings us because we are not whole or okay. So why not go for the root and bypass that step of needing a condition to feel whole. That makes sense but I am still drawn to things in the outside world that bring me joy and pleasure.

So my question is, does chasing after and doing things in the outer world that feel good actually reinforce the old paradigm and keep us from reaching that final stage of bliss where we fall into the ocean of ecstacy and drown?

Can they co exist or are all wants and needs an obstacle I need to let go of? I know they can help you to feel open, but I feel like for the complete paradigm shift I need to just be open, and the outside world will keep me seeking conditions and I wont get out.

okay, I'm starting to ramble, but i would love to hear some of your interpretations.