Perhaps the goal is to move through life like a voyage by boat: after facing rough seas, we enjoy anchoring in a peaceful bay, or even spending some time on solid ground. But to keep the boat from deteriorating, and not to lose our reflexes, sooner or later we must set sail again.

Beautifully put.

I thought about something similar recently. Can we really find happiness in always desiring more? The buddha said desire is the cause of all suffering. Desire too is at the root of many human accomplishments.