Desire

How possible is it that you are actually incapable of doing something? As imperfect beings, can we truly do ANYTHING? Most would assume that we're better off thinking that all things are possible. However, it reminds me of the basic Buddhist belief that desire brings suffering. If you cease to desire, you can find true happiness, achieving nirvana. For many that's a concept that is blasphemous. We are so driven on worldly things that the thought of not wanting things is inconceivable. I'm not picking a side, but it's a good topic for discussion.

If you don't desire, you can never be let down. However, achievement often brings great joy. With the way the world has been built, can you survive by not desiring anything? Social Darwinism would like us to believe that only the strong survive in society. Can you be strong without desiring to be the best? Then again, what is considered "strong"? What is considered achievement? To some, a lack of desire IS suffering. It's such a radical difference in one's psychology. Maybe we are built as such that we're programmed to subconsciously accept either way of life. That is, finding happiness in trying to be "the best" or finding happiness without being tied down to our own (possibly unachievable?) desires. What are you better off attempting to do, nothing or everything?

Body and Mind

Acting upon your feelings is always harder than it seems. Why do you think this is? The mind has an incredible control on the body. In fact, you can deny your feelings to the point that it makes you sick. Physically sick. Maybe it is your body's way of telling you "I NEED YOU TO DO THIS." Your mind and body will fight until you give in or give up. Obviously some people rarely battle with their feelings, as acting upon them is not an issue for consideration. They act without questioning. In all likelihood that is exactly what your mind wants.

So, what is left of those who constantly ignore what their mind is telling them? Are they the pill poppers and heavy drinkers? Are the ones that go as far as taking their own lives the ones that have the most internal turmoil? Probably. It makes sense. The body can only take so much.

In a deeper question, can the body truly overcome the mind? It seems much more likely that the mind could overcome the body, as it seems many people act without thinking. If you had to choose between the two extremes, would you rather have full control over your mind (thinking) or body (acting)? Too be honest, I am not really sure yet.