HUMAN ...

HUMAN

Humans can be deceiving. Recently, I observed someone who seemed very pious, generous, kind, and well-mannered. But as I got to know this person better, I was surprised to discover that they were actually an opportunist. I have nothing against this individual, but I was amazed at how quickly their behavior changed. I don’t want to single out any particular group, so I'll refer to this person as M.

M has always been a puzzle to me. They would praise even their enemies to get things done, but once the task was accomplished, M would move on without a second thought. They help people occasionally but expect a favor in return. M always wants to be a winner and gets upset quickly over trivial matters. Their preoccupation with the future seems to be a source of their tension. M used to have charisma and insisted on it, but it was surprising to see them change so dramatically. I never thought M would make such a transformation. Nonetheless, I wish M good luck. As a friend, that is the best I can do. God bless you, M. Please take care.

This experience has left me pondering human behavior. What is important to a person? Why would anyone make changes in their life that could drastically alter their path? Everyone has their comfort level and their desires. People often wonder about finding the best comfort zone where they can feel happy, safe, and secure. When things don’t turn out as expected, people might change their approach. I don’t want to place blame on anyone. Even I have these thoughts and may act accordingly. We often look for shortcuts to happiness that might provide quick relief but may not last. We rarely take the time to think about the lasting contentment that could bring deeper fulfillment.

Many are quick to change their paths to achieve goals, sometimes causing sadness or inconvenience to those close to them. Later, we might regret our actions, realizing that we’ve lost valuable relationships, perhaps irretrievably. We may have sacrificed a sacred relationship that could have brought us happiness and stood by us in times of need. What do we gain from such changes? Often, nothing but a mirage, a fleeting validation of our thought processes.

It’s surprising that despite numerous incidents like this, we often continue down the same path. What can I say? The human mind is so amazing, powerful, and capable, yet it is often underutilized. It is dynamic and energetic, but it can be squandered in the most careless ways.

One question for all: Are humans the most brilliant living beings on earth?