The need to compare inherently comes from a desire to evaluate or measure our self-worth. It is not in any way conducive to our self-worth. If you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree then it will live its whole life believing it is stupid.
It seems that the only way to get more out of any experience is to let go of the desire to get anything out of it at all. Suddenly the moment is thrown wide open, free of all our directing and narrowing that comes from our preexisting expectations imposed on it.
The nature of desire is something we all face. Whether in moments of lack or abundance there is something to be had that isn’t quite there. When we chase desire, what we chase is an object that we feel can fulfill our desires. Whether it’s…