Do you ever feel like you're setting yourself up for failure? It's like you want the immediate satisfaction out of something without sticking it out for the long run and potentially being happier than you would in the present if you just endured it now. We want the quick shot of greedy, self-controlling lust over the toil and vivaciousness of love.
You'd rather be happy now, in the split second it took you to decide that, yes, you want that last slice of cake in the fridge at 1:37 AM because carbs make you feel all warm and special, or you'd much rather masturbate three times instead of finishing your paper. It's the common workings of the procrastinator's mind. It's the common workings of the woman who feels empty and finds solace in food; she eats emotionally.
I do that every once in a while. Grew a nasty habit in high school.
Both of those, actually.
But what these people don't see is how typical this response is, the human mind is lazy and selfish. It wants quick pleasure instead of long-term, potential splendor. We are guaranteed this pleasure in the moment, not doubting that it's right at our fingertip's reach. Thus, we succumb.
It's the ultimate downfall, but it is a necessary weakness. Without it, we'd be some king of super-beings with terrific consciences and work ethics. But we're not. Who the fuck has good time management skills or clean, pure minds?
The chronic masturbator won't realize he is in trouble until his paper is due in two and a half hours until it's too late, and the midnight snacker might as well tape that cake to her thighs and forget about her diet. It's all these things we want but are too lazy and apprehensive about putting in the goddamn effort to achieve.
We are always seeking pleasure without any forethought about how it might hinder or hurt us in the future. We are naïve in the richest sense.
