On Peace of Mind

I promise you this: minds that are eaten up by desires — like infected wounds — actually enjoy stress and trouble. Think about it. Some things feel good to your body even while they hurt a little. Like tossing and turning in bed, switching from side to side before you're even tired. Or shifting around to find a cool spot on the pillow. It's like Homer's Achilles — lying face down, then on his back, trying different positions. Sick people do this. They can't stand any position for long, so they keep changing, thinking the next position will be the cure.