Greed
Sometimes we ask for too much, from too much food at a restaurant, to too much pay at a job. We seem to get restless when we aren't producing or consuming as much as we can, whether it be just enough or an illusion. At times, we get wrapped up in our own sense of accomplishments, forgetting about those around us. We think that if we can be the best, outshine those around us, we will finally be the successful perfect version of ourselves; the one we've been dreaming of.
Despite all of these efforts, we cannot seem to pinpoint why we seem to fall short. Our expectations seem to grow ever more, increasing with time as we age. You seem to envy the concept of complacency, an elusive emotion you have yet to experience. But, there you are, continuing to overachieve as much as possible to overcompensate for your shortcomings.
Regardless of what we achieve or not, one thing that is certain is our finite amount of time on this planet. Starting from the basic concept of reality will let us really gain insight into what we want to truly leave behind once we depart from this momentary world. If we could just think with these conditional terms, we would be better equipped to come up with a list of passions that would make it worthwhile to exist.
Some of us wander through life without a sense of purpose, which can quickly escalate into many problems. Without direction, without a sense of duty, we are left with a lack of identity; a void that we seek to fulfill somehow. We will do whatever we can to fill that sense of void, whether it be tormenting the weak and vulnerable to gain a sense of control; to compensate for a lack of internal sustenance. Although it may give us a short-lived sense of fulfillment, this method of coping can lead to severe consequences.
When we try to control others by any means, we tend to feel pretty sullen afterwards; even if we think we are temporarily relieved. Unfortunately, this feeling of resolution is a mere illusion: our destructive behaviors do not liberate us, they make us inclined to act even more deviant. We get hooked on this quick fix or "pick me up" method and start to resort to it with more frequency. We live with a constant tinge of guilt underneath our daily façade and become more frustrated as we fail to deal with the root of the problem. Eventually, your sense of self becomes completely faded and you lose touch with who you even were to begin with.
Living with this sense of nothingness can be quite a challenge. Even more challenging is when you have no one to turn to, because you've been living a lie all along, even to those closest to you. You fail to receive any kind of conciliation with yourself, further adding to your mounting internal pressures. You may resort to behaviors that will make you feel better temporarily, whether it be indulging excessively or engaging in high-risk and impulsive behavior. Your life has become a ticking clock, ready to explode any second. So what do you do? You start to spread you frustrations to others, by aggravating and harassing them. You engage in these defensive behaviors as a means to distract from your own boiling anger. You seek revenge where you would least expect it to be found. It is not uncommon for you to engage in mystical "spiritual" endeavors, to give yourself a sense of belonging, whether it be for good or bad. Regardless, you are in a downward spiral, ready to crash at a moments notice.
For all of you experiencing this; let it go, let your emotions come and then go.
As Buddha once said, "Judge nothing, you will be happy. Forgive everything, you will be happier. Love everything, you will be happiest."
Despite all of these efforts, we cannot seem to pinpoint why we seem to fall short. Our expectations seem to grow ever more, increasing with time as we age. You seem to envy the concept of complacency, an elusive emotion you have yet to experience. But, there you are, continuing to overachieve as much as possible to overcompensate for your shortcomings.
Regardless of what we achieve or not, one thing that is certain is our finite amount of time on this planet. Starting from the basic concept of reality will let us really gain insight into what we want to truly leave behind once we depart from this momentary world. If we could just think with these conditional terms, we would be better equipped to come up with a list of passions that would make it worthwhile to exist.
Some of us wander through life without a sense of purpose, which can quickly escalate into many problems. Without direction, without a sense of duty, we are left with a lack of identity; a void that we seek to fulfill somehow. We will do whatever we can to fill that sense of void, whether it be tormenting the weak and vulnerable to gain a sense of control; to compensate for a lack of internal sustenance. Although it may give us a short-lived sense of fulfillment, this method of coping can lead to severe consequences.
When we try to control others by any means, we tend to feel pretty sullen afterwards; even if we think we are temporarily relieved. Unfortunately, this feeling of resolution is a mere illusion: our destructive behaviors do not liberate us, they make us inclined to act even more deviant. We get hooked on this quick fix or "pick me up" method and start to resort to it with more frequency. We live with a constant tinge of guilt underneath our daily façade and become more frustrated as we fail to deal with the root of the problem. Eventually, your sense of self becomes completely faded and you lose touch with who you even were to begin with.
Living with this sense of nothingness can be quite a challenge. Even more challenging is when you have no one to turn to, because you've been living a lie all along, even to those closest to you. You fail to receive any kind of conciliation with yourself, further adding to your mounting internal pressures. You may resort to behaviors that will make you feel better temporarily, whether it be indulging excessively or engaging in high-risk and impulsive behavior. Your life has become a ticking clock, ready to explode any second. So what do you do? You start to spread you frustrations to others, by aggravating and harassing them. You engage in these defensive behaviors as a means to distract from your own boiling anger. You seek revenge where you would least expect it to be found. It is not uncommon for you to engage in mystical "spiritual" endeavors, to give yourself a sense of belonging, whether it be for good or bad. Regardless, you are in a downward spiral, ready to crash at a moments notice.
For all of you experiencing this; let it go, let your emotions come and then go.
As Buddha once said, "Judge nothing, you will be happy. Forgive everything, you will be happier. Love everything, you will be happiest."
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