Is most human suffering actually caused by the stories people tell themselves to avoid the truth?
Why do people make life-long promises when they are only feeling a temporary emotional high?
Why do some people view refusal to celebrate national milestones as an act of "ruining a good time," and how can different perspectives be reconciled?
What about when I want to fast forward through today, because I really want to get to tomorrow? Down the line, will I regret not making the most of today… and will that cause me sorrow?