“The Human Condition: A Journey of Unfulfilled Desires and Hidden Truths”
By Žahier Àdams.
We constantly search for fulfillment, seeking to justify our actions, yet humanity lacks innocence. Despite our repentance, deep inside we understand who we truly are. Change is inevitable, and we assure ourselves and others that tomorrow will be better. Yet, the truth remains: the reflection we see today will still be there tomorrow.
From the moment we wake, we prepare for our routine, clinging to the hope that today will be better. As time passes, however, each day feels worse. Our minds dwell on the past and present, with the past fueling our current existence. The mask we wear each morning and remove at night doesn’t alter our true character.
Happiness? What is happiness? We strive to please others, hoping for recognition and to stand out.
We claim to love those we surround ourselves with, but can anyone truly understand love when they feel boredom in their partner’s presence? We seek the attention our partners no longer provide. Is love merely a fleeting emotion, a lustful feeling, or a sense of belonging and adaptation? We fear losing our partners because they represent a routine, a job, yet we yearn for adventure and self-idolization to fill the deep, dark void within us.
The mask we wear, our smile, reflects our brokenness – a pretense hiding a void that remains until we die.
Our shadows are our closest companions, as we humans hunger for attention. Yet, when we receive it, we quickly grow bored, filling the void with guilt. The suit we wear is merely a cover for our internal scars; our smiles a reminder of our need to survive, to put food on the table.
We dream of a better life, working tirelessly for recognition and success, but the truth is we are depressed. This isn’t the life we desire.
We long for the simplicity of a life like in “The Blue Lagoon,” free from technology and societal pressures. Yet, we are never satisfied with what we have, driven by greed and unhappiness.
Even the wealthy, with all their resources, suffer from depression. The more we have, the more we want, until material things become mere objects.
Money can’t buy happiness. What do we all want from life? To feel complete. But we are constantly indecisive, unsure of what we truly desire.
What we think we want often isn’t what we really need; instead, it’s about finding contentment in our decisions.
Love exists, but to love others, we must first love ourselves. Happiness requires passion, and without it, happiness is unattainable.
My passion is writing, but will it provide stability? No, because I am not a well-known author, and most publishing companies prioritize their profits over supporting new writers.
For example, content editors and publishers often charge fees before offering assistance. If they were confident in our work, why would they charge upfront?
This reflection is written by me, Zahier Adams, an author of several novels.
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