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Whoa... I don't know if I should try to tackle this one as my frist post (well, second to an introduction), but I'm going to try.
This would appear to be a matter of perspective. As you stated, we are creatures of desire, extending far beyond desire for survival. That said, it can be deducted that we are also creatures of accomplishment. Regardless of the means of accomplishment, our desires only exist with the hope that we can fulfill them. Thus, when we <i>do</i> achieve our goals or fulfill our desires, we gain satisfaction more out of the process than the outcome.
Complacency, though in itself is an accomplishment, is also unnatural, <i>perse</i>. Because one is refusing his/her desires, rather than refusing the fulfillment thereof, one is content, though not happy in the same sense of the word. But again, this is based on perspective. To me, and I'm sure to most people, a life without desire is desireless (ha!), so my perception of the posed question will always be a little biased. However, I would like to discuss the issue with someone who has a different approach. I don't really even know if I answered anything, but that's my reply...
Itchy92
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