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"You may find that having is not so pleasing a thing as wanting. It is not logical, but it is often true."

From Mr. Spock in Amok Time, STOS.  Do you agree with this statement?  Have you experienced this situation?

Posted - March 13, 2017
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    that depends on what you have
      March 13, 2017 3:52 PM MDT
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  • Yes.  But I suspect many of us have had the experience of wanting something badly, working hard to get it and get only disappointment and frustration because the item did not meet our expectations. 
      March 13, 2017 3:55 PM MDT
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  • Good one!
      March 14, 2017 1:49 AM MDT
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  • 8214
    I was wanting pizza and guess what.  My sweetie made sure to provide for me and it is delicious. :  )
    thanks to ma babee who is the greatest.      This post was edited by Art Lover at March 13, 2017 4:03 PM MDT
      March 13, 2017 4:01 PM MDT
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  • Not even Mr. Spock is always right.
      March 13, 2017 4:20 PM MDT
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  • Anticipation is part of the pleasure; possession completes the deal. If we don't proceed to obsolescence (like this blasted HP I'm typing on) then ownership trumps anticipation.

    (I am now anticipating the day when the thing self-destructs and I can buy another.)
      March 13, 2017 4:20 PM MDT
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  • Yes.  But one may anticipate and finally possess that desire only to be disappointed, sometimes bitterly disappointed.
      March 26, 2017 9:43 PM MDT
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  • For me.. no wanting and then getting is enjoying!!  
      March 13, 2017 5:39 PM MDT
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  • To follow Pearls lead. . .
    It depends on what you don't have.
      March 14, 2017 1:50 AM MDT
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