And Then What?

To undo the endless sequences of wanting and craving, it is useful to disassemble them by doing an exercise called “and then what?” I want (a better job, more money, better car, college degree, or whatever), followed by the question “and then what?” It will be found that the answer is always the final belief that “and then I will be happy.” In ordinary life fulfillment and desire bring temporary relief, but soon the wantingness merely switches to a new desire. Success and money are the most frequent illusory goals and not infrequently they become an obsession.

David R. Hawkins., M.D., Ph.D.