only love makes us happy, page-13

Kenny G said: "it appears that we are genetically programmed not to be totally satisfied with life"

hedonistic pleasure cannot bring satisfaction...

but satisfaction can be found...

as a 'high' or means to resolve pain, hedonistic pleasure cannot be sustained.

objects of pleasure cannot satisfy, because the pleasure cannot be sustained and the cycle of pleasure/craving, i.e., addiction, brings diminishing returns

but if pain can be removed, then there will be a different kind of pleasure (and a different kind of love)

by pain, i am referring to the inner emotions that torment human beings when they are alone, such as loneliness, agitation, fear, restlessness, boredom, etc