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This is a good question; if somebody tells you that something promises eternal happiness, how could you (or any person) compel yourself to not do that thing? Th
by jrflowers 3y ago
This is a good question; if somebody tells you that something promises eternal happiness, how could you (or any person) compel yourself to not do that thing? The sheer amount of willpower it must take to overcome the unassailable truth of a statement phrased in that way boggles the mind of a low brow such as myself
- kredd 3y agoVery easy when you subscribe to “if it’s too good to be true it probably is” belief.
- jrflowers 3y agoI’ve never heard of this phrase and I find it confusing. How could someone arrive at such a negative outlook when faced with infinite and undeniable proof of eternal happiness everywhere in the world?
- kredd 3y agoWhy negative? Not believing that there’s eternal happiness waiting in a corner doesn’t mean someone (well, me in this case) lives a depressing life. Quite the opposite, I’m genuinely satisfied with where I am right now. Everyone’s choices are subjective and involve different calculations. After all, happiness is subjective.
- Dalewyn 3y ago>undeniable proof of eternal happiness I've seen enough families clearly miserable with each other to know that anyone who calls marriage and children "eternal happiness" is a fucking snake oil peddler trying to sell me a bridge.