My life is based upon two very simple, sweeping philosophies: pragmatism and idealism. I believe utterly in one of those old clichés : we are given only a limited time upon this earth and every moment wasted is lost forever. Therefore, I seldom engage in those things that I view as useless. The next question is obvious. What do I view as useless? Hate is a wasted emotion. Hate accomplishes nothing. It does not relieve hunger. It does not alleviate pain. It creates only avoidable aggression. I do not believe in any kind of hate, including prejudice and racism. My energies and time can be better spent elsewhere. Anger too. What does anger do? If handled badly or not dwelt with it can be very destructive. If recognized and dwelt with positively it is eliminated rapidly and no time is wasted and we can avoid it. Being frustrated is not a pleasing experience for me. When I was young, or rather, when I was younger I would explode at the smallest disturbances. Now, I have realized that......

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Title: Life
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