I'm sitting in a friends house, watching a group of assorted people play Dungeons and Dragons, eating a rice krispy treat. I'm simply enjoying the presence of others, allowing myself to be comfortable in my humanity. Not playing tonight, I'm observing. To observe others you must realise that you are a part of the interaction yourself, and are not just observing objectively, but rather all your observations are extensions of yourself. Casey's smile, Shannon's knitting, Eli's laugh, Tony's feet panging against the floor, Andy's leadership, and Tyler's nonchalance, are all in my view; all a part of me.
I came to find myself perched on a bar stool around a table of DnD madness when I followed my roommate out of the apartment, not wanting to be left alone. Don't get me wrong - I didn't follow her like a puppy. There are moments that I love to be by myself. Rather, this instance, I followed her out of desire. A desire to be with other people, similar to me or otherwise.
Isn't that what drives us? A Desire. A Desire to .
All human action is fueled by a desire.
So what is it that we desire?
What is it that you desire?
What is it that I desire?
Doesn't all suffering and pain come with a conflict in what we desire?
Doesn't all joy come in the completion and exhaltation of what we desire?
Thoughtful, nerdy, content, and one with my humanity,
Sincerely,
Sarah
humans love to follow their desire. long live the instant gratification. we want what we want when we want it. and if it is in our grasp we tend to... grab for it. it is when our desires conflict with what is best for us in the long run that problems arise.
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