well, i think it's a conflict between what other's thaught you you should do, and what you think you should do. when we say "i know it's wrong" we really don't refer to our own morals. it seems to me like a reference to an established views of the majority that stands in conflict with your own. that way when you say "i still want to do it" it is a true reflection of what you believe in.
Everything is permissible – but not everything is beneficial or constructive, and we should not be enslaved or addicted by anything. Nothing can gain authority over us unless we let it, and we don't have to fear things will turn out negatively if we act in the interest of good interests. Unless we have trouble controlling ourselves, that is - and we do:RosaMagika said:What if other directives that we feel are imposed on us by the society may also turn out to be positive for us?
What if they turn out to be negative for us, even though they were originally regarded as positive by the society?
What position towards society and its morals will the person who says "I know it's wrong, but I still want to do it" take?
do it. live in the moment and screw the future, we'll worry about it when it gets here
People are always wanting to do things that they know they shouldn't only because they think they are going to be the ones that can "handle" whatever it may be.
RosaMagika said:Cosmictraveler,
So it's basically about "jumping into a river and thinking you won't get wet".
More like jumping off of the bridge into the water without first checking out how deep the water really is and thinking you won't get killed or injured is my drift.
i'm gratified, why do i care about others?Instant gratification hurts so many in this world.
cheeze-its on a foggy morning with nice music never fail to make me happy. truly happy.True happiness can't be found through material things anyway.
and older people can be senile.Older people can know better
you are generalizing.In the battle betweeen the heart and the mind ( intellect ) the heart will always win.