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I was about to cry but didn't happen. I've been in this position before and I've had tears rolling down. But not this time. I have learned and I know that it's

I was about to cry but didn't happen. I've been in this position before and I've had tears rolling down. But not this time. I have learned and I know that it's not as simple as taking things for granted or not. Those that are running to their wives and kids right now are just emotionally hijacked by the rush of whatever neurotransmitter is triggered in this situations. Tomorrow it will be different and a week from now even more. And that's OK. Life goes on and we have to explore other things, pursue new goals; and if we're wise enough, we'll find a way to find peace within ourselves.

hobbes 15y ago
What a desolate, barren worldview materialism is! In your view, wisdom is an illusion. So is peace. Are not these just specific neurotransmitter configurations? Nothing more. The only 'wisdom' that makes sense according to materialism is: "Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die!" The only peace that can be gained from materialism is not acceptance of, but numbness to, the absolute vanity of existence and the absence of anything that transcends the merely physical. I love my wife and kids.
- spottiness 15y ago
  I believe that the mind is a product of the brain and so are emotions. I believe in evolution, and our very old brain evolved to help us survive in very different circumstances than we have today. Unfortunately, surviving has nothing to do with feeling happy, and some of the strategies hardwired in our brains to help us survive, actually makes us suffer; makes us sad. The mind, on the other hand, rewires the brain all the time. The ultimate goal in life is to be happy. Whatever we do, ultimately we do it for our happiness. Wise is he who finds mechanisms to rewire the brain such that "it" enjoys what the world is showing, such that it finds tranquility and remain equanimous. I'm glad that you love your family. Guess what: I love mine too and I'm trying to love yours too, because we're not that different. And yes, we live in an illusion, fabricated by our brains. But, regardless of what reality really is, what we feel is what matters. Your love for your family is what matters. Your happiness is what matters, to you. And if you don't believe that we live in an illusion, take a look at this image: http://web.mit.edu/persci/people/adelson/checkershadow_illusion.html http://web.mit.edu/persci/people/adelson/checkershadow_illus...

hobbes 15y ago

What a desolate, barren worldview materialism is! In your view, wisdom is an illusion. So is peace. Are not these just specific neurotransmitter configurations? Nothing more. The only 'wisdom' that makes sense according to materialism is: "Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die!" The only peace that can be gained from materialism is not acceptance of, but numbness to, the absolute vanity of existence and the absence of anything that transcends the merely physical. I love my wife and kids.

spottiness 15y ago
I believe that the mind is a product of the brain and so are emotions. I believe in evolution, and our very old brain evolved to help us survive in very different circumstances than we have today. Unfortunately, surviving has nothing to do with feeling happy, and some of the strategies hardwired in our brains to help us survive, actually makes us suffer; makes us sad. The mind, on the other hand, rewires the brain all the time. The ultimate goal in life is to be happy. Whatever we do, ultimately we do it for our happiness. Wise is he who finds mechanisms to rewire the brain such that "it" enjoys what the world is showing, such that it finds tranquility and remain equanimous. I'm glad that you love your family. Guess what: I love mine too and I'm trying to love yours too, because we're not that different. And yes, we live in an illusion, fabricated by our brains. But, regardless of what reality really is, what we feel is what matters. Your love for your family is what matters. Your happiness is what matters, to you. And if you don't believe that we live in an illusion, take a look at this image: http://web.mit.edu/persci/people/adelson/checkershadow_illusion.html http://web.mit.edu/persci/people/adelson/checkershadow_illus...