I feel at times as if I'm the observer of how "the people" behaved in C.S. Lewis's Grey Town in The Great Divorce. Perpetually angry, envious and put-upon - by choice.
The life advice I got throughout my growing up years from every influence around me was, nobody owes you anything, life is not fair, you are not entitled to anything.
... "when people are trained to create their own unhappiness, there will always be an infinite supply of it."
What is very irritating is the demand by such folks, and their firm expectation it will be met, that happy and normal folks must provide succor to them. I've reached the point in life where I just ignore them. They have made their own choices.
I feel at times as if I'm the observer of how "the people" behaved in C.S. Lewis's Grey Town in The Great Divorce. Perpetually angry, envious and put-upon - by choice.
The life advice I got throughout my growing up years from every influence around me was, nobody owes you anything, life is not fair, you are not entitled to anything.
Honest, hard work was how
you earned the things you
wanted.
Another somber but great article, Mike
And I agree w Peter!
Very true and scary at the same time. I’m amazed at the topics you write about. You must not sleep much. Thank you for thoughtful topics you discuss.
... "when people are trained to create their own unhappiness, there will always be an infinite supply of it."
What is very irritating is the demand by such folks, and their firm expectation it will be met, that happy and normal folks must provide succor to them. I've reached the point in life where I just ignore them. They have made their own choices.
Amen.