November | 2015 | GravelCloud

eudaimonia and motivation

“eudaimonia-refers to a state of having a good indwelling spirit or being in a contented state of being healthy, happy and prosperous”.

Why do people hurt other people? A simple question with a simple answer – but to really know the real answer, it will take a deeper investigation into the theories of beliefs, desires, emotions and motivation.

We are always looking for something better.
Seldom in life that we look for darkness. Seldom in life that we look for a disease. Seldom in life that we look for unpleasant things. Seldom in life that we desire hate. Seldom in life that we desire nothingness. Seldom in life that we desire discomfort. Seldom in life that we desire war or violence.

But when we see or experience something unnatural [hurt or crisis]– we sometimes ask these questions:
1. Why did we choose darkness over excellence?
2. Why did we choose discomfort over a nice bed?
3. Why did we choose hatred over love and affection?
4. Why did we choose the undesirable over normal wants?
5. Why did we choose disagreement over unity?
6. Why did we choose infidelity over honor?
7. Why did we choose sadness over joy?

Finding answers.
Some of us will climb a mountain to find the feeling of exhilaration and sense of accomplishment. Some moves out away from the city to find stillness and peace. Some goes into a life long retreat to recreate the inner being. Some renounce technology and goes back to the basics of life which is just food, clothing and shelter . To some, they cheat their spouse or partner to find happiness with another creature. To some, they turn to alcohol and drugs to taste ecstasy and temporary state of being happy. To some, they lock their door [physical and emotional] to get away from everyone. To some, they listen to heartwarming and inspirational music to soothe the troubled mind.

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