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Peace, yo.

Why are we in such a rush to be happy? Whether we shop beyond our means, or change the channel fifty times, or make an irrational decision in the moment that could later lead to destruction...I have noticed that we are constantly trying to self diagnose and self medicate.  I have seen the saga happen so many times in my life; I see it in my own decision making, but also in decision making of those around me. People are really quick to make selfish demands because they are uncomfortable. It's a lie. It's a divorce. It's a weekend spent high. It's a good job left because of festering anger. It's money spent that shouldn't be. It's words spoken to hurt. It's gossip. It is breaking away from those who are close to us. It's fear... Our minds justify such actions in the moment. Maybe we were hurt, and we feel the need to uplift ourselves. Maybe the other person deserves it. Maybe we are just unsettled, and we are trying really quickly to settle our o...