Davidzhu

Contradictions are never fully resolved. This may seem pessimistic, but it's actually a profound insight into human nature. We always think that once we solve our current problems, life should get better. But in reality, once a problem is solved, new ones emerge. Solving basic needs leads to anxiety about social status, buying cars and houses, and consumerist vanity to prove we're different from the poor. After resolving status anxiety, midlife crises emerge, and after resolving those, fear of death sets in... This cycle continues not only because we have high expectations for life but also because of human nature. Our desires always outrun our satisfaction, a 'bug' from evolution that drives us to constantly strive. Think about it, we've never truly been satisfied. As students, we wanted to grow up quickly and be free. After growing up, we wanted good jobs and lots of money. After stabilizing our careers, we wanted to buy houses and cars and live a better life. After achieving that, we wanted to travel and enjoy life... These hopes never end. The paradox of human nature lies in the conflict between hope and reality. We always think that if we can achieve a certain hope, we can live a better life. But in reality, when one hope is achieved, new hopes emerge. This cycle never ends, and we can never truly be satisfied. But this doesn't mean we should give up hope. Hope is our driving force, the foundation of achieving our dreams. The key is to accept this paradox, to accept that our desires will always outrun our satisfaction. Only then can we truly live in the present and enjoy every moment of life.