“There is addiction to indulgence of sense-pleasures, which is low, coarse, the way of ordinary people, unworthy, and unprofitable; and there is addiction to self-mortification, which is painful, unworthy, and unprofitable.” -Buddha
Simplification: Moderation.
Thoughts:
Since the cause of suffering is desiring what one does not have, there are two ways to remove suffering. One, to have everything one wants. Two, to want nothing. Since neither of these courses are logically feasible, one must decide what is obtainable and what is not. Having done so, desire what you may have and disregard what you may not have.
-Puppy >.< Yip!
You make a very interesting point, Puppy. You must have given this some serious thought!
Puurrrfect! =(^_^)=