Whenever we may be feeling upset, some of us remind ourselves or are even told that it could be much worse. We are constantly reminded that although something tragic may have happened to us, somebody else out there is suffering from worse tragedy. In conclusion, we shouldn't be feeling bad for ourselves because we are spoiled compared to so many others. Despite our discontent, society continuously preaches that we have no reason to feel unhappy and should therefore be joyous. So, because of this artificial comparison, we are forced to repress our natural feelings and hide any problems we may have because our issues are considered diminutive. Yes, it is obvious that other humans will almost always be suffering more than you are but that would make up 99.9% of the world since there will always be at least one person out there suffering more than you are. This argument is irrelevant and has caused some of us to feel guilty about our raw feelings of discontent. Somebody will always have it worse; and somebody will always have it better. We shouldn't continue to make comparisons to other people's lives or their situations. Television shouldn't make us feel worse about what positions we are in just because they falsify theirs. Don't feel guilty if you aren't always happy because I promise you, it is natural!
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