greed

It has always been said that humans are greedy, with many classical examples of how men befall to committing sinful deeds or betraying their kindred in the face of monetary or status. But perhaps this once, I would like to deviate from the common train of thought, and raise a conjecture of my own thinkings.

Men born in times of needs - of war, of famine. These men struggle for survival, to protect their lives, their freedoms, their homes, their livelihood.

Men born into poorer lives - of poor social status, poor family background. These men struggle to upgrade their status, to afford a more comfortable standard of living for themselves, if not, their future generations. A larger house, 3 meals on the dinner table each day, education for the children, medical care for the sick.

Men born into comfortable lives, having food, shelter and warmth as something definite from their very first instance of memory, having constant monetary allowances and comfortable personal expenditures, having ample free time and resources to devote their attention to their hobbies and interests. These men have their basic needs covered, they strive to fulfill their ambitions and dreams - to become a policeman, a teacher, a pilot, a star.

Perhaps men are greedy, they think naught of the items that are easily given to them, they are lured by the easy lifestyle and comfort available readily to them.

Why do I speak of such as greed? Because I feel guilty of it, to chase a dream above my basic needs, to be unsatisfiable with living and maintaining the life I have now, to not truly feel glad to survive each day and rejoice in life.