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IFISEEUS
"There are a thousand hacking at the
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Fulfillment Not much need be said about this word or concept. It simply signifies satisfaction. There are actually beautiful phrases in the scriptures that can apply: In referring to one's grain container, "Shaken, pressed down, and overflowing". And, "Eye hath not seen, ear hath not heard". Need, here, is being defined as that which is necessary for the sustenance of life, and desire is being defined as that which is necessary for the enhancement of life. Human beings do NOT have needs and desires that are infinite though they be eternal. Our limited requirements CAN be satisfied. The problem with out experienced reality now is that "our reach exceeds our grasp", the limits of what is realistic are more narrow and restrictive than the range of our needs and desires. It is the increase of appetite and its fulfillment that gives us much pleasure in life. When the level of fulfillment is too low, we suffer either physically or psychologically. How wonderful to be satisfied and not have to chase after and worry about getting the things we want and need to sustain and enhance our lives.
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