The tension in this process offers scant chance of attaining calm. No matter how saintly one is there will always be temptation. Western material culture discourages equanimity and encourages dissatisfaction. Advertisers want us to want. Producers want us to consume.
Science never rests in expanding the boundaries of knowledge.
We want to be passionate because passion drives us toward our goal. If we can energize ourselves we can accomplish those things that we believe will make us happy. Unfortunately, as we chase our desires we may find ourselves on a treadmill. Desire arises and is either frustrated or fulfilled. If fulfilled, it is followed by another desire.