It Sucks that We Have to Have Feelings

You know why? Because it means we are selfish. If we didn't have any negative emotions at all, imagine what people would be like. Imagine not being sad, depressed, mad, hateful, melancholy, morose, pessimism, jealousy, etc. Then, wouldn't it be easier to talk about things like world peace or animal rights or war? All that would be left would be people's compassion, love, happiness, joy, camaraderie, and selflessness for all that is around them. But. no. Instead, we get the road rage and car accidents, abused babies and dogs, murderers, psychos, suicides, the 200 threats against the president elect of America. And all for what?

More misery.

Not everything is as bad as it seems. That's what people can't seem to get over. I think our society expects us to be a certain way and we strive so hard for it we completely turn into a Bisybody (The Tao of Pooh-it's a fantastic book, if anybody wants it I'll be glad to lend it!). In other words, we become so busy that we turn into people that are irrelevant of things that could have made us happy if we hadn't had to become successful lawyers or doctors or just successful at anything. What people lose sight of is that there is more to life than being successful. They stop becoming humans with souls capable of connecting with those around them. Instead, they become happy because someone else is getting the big promotion or the perfect grades, the new house, the new car. Why do we have to follow the American Mold? It stops becoming a dream when you have to slave yourself for it. Adults always say it's too complicated, you don't understand. I don't think it's worth the trouble if you are not doing what you love or at least liking the company (people) you have to do it with. People have stopped listening to their inner self and what is good for them. That's why CEOs and other high level execs die with heart attacks right at their desks. They work their bodies into a state of utter waste. It's a sad and painful world if you work so hard but are depressed every day. Of course, the ones who can succeed and be happy with supporting families and such is fantastic. Knowing what's good and bad for you is essential, not only for your body but your soul. I don't mean soul in the religious sense. I mean the connection you share with everything else. A part of you dies when you do something to upset or damage your soul. We aren't just given life to do whatever we want, we're lent our bodies. Of course, you are still yourself and unique, but we're limited because we are immortal. So, if we want to be happy, then just be happy. Nothing else matters.