Antagonizing the World

[Antagonize]
verb (used with object)

to make hostile or unfriendly; make an enemy or antagonist of

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See, as it turns out, I'm not the only one with a billion problems. There exists so many dissatisfied people, who seem far more distressed than I am. *GASP FROM THE CROWD* What's this, I'm showing empathy? Woah step back.


I am well aware that I am a spoilt child. Look at me: smartphone, computer, internet, games, books- everything I've ever asked for, I have pretty much acquired. The name of this blog IS called Vane's First World Problems. Yes, I KNOW that I'm living a good life! That, however, does not justify why people seem to hate the world around them, though they may not be as lucky as I am. 


Living where I live, I've only come in contact with people of similar socioeconomic backgrounds. Whatever you do, at least you don't have to worry about stepping on a minefield or worry about your next meal. There's always a reason to be happy- though I suppose you can argue that there are plenty of people out there who are entitled to be just as happy as you are. Is there anything wrong with that though?

Everyone gets frustrated from time to time: it is when this period of frustration extends beyond the patience of your friends that it becomes a problem. "A real friend will stay forever"--- that is perhaps true. Though if you considered them your friend, perhaps you wouldn't want to stretch them to their absolute limits and test whether your hypothesis holds.


There are an infinite number of things which are wrong in this world. We can only correct so many things at once: and then some other problem will find its way in again. Maybe the world weighs you down, and you feel trapped and alone: however, the world is not such a sinister place. Though I am not willing to vouch for an innate goodness in mankind, I am willing to say that there is some redeeming quality in every human. Human nature may be filthy and disgusting- but within that corruption there is something worthwhile. 


This sounds far too optimistic for someone like me: I'm used to my incessant complaints and my miserable temperament. I guess what I'm saying is- there's no need to hate on this world, and not everybody holds malicious intents. The Earth will keep on spinning just the same, without or without anyone in particular. In the end no one is special enough to be the enemy of the world- so there is no need to antagonize this world.


Smile- be happy. Happiness comes in many forms.