I agree with all that, completely. And that's the main reason I'm not religious at all -- not an atheist either, though some would have it that if I'm not 'saved' then I must be a satanist or something -- as if THEIR way is the ONLY way (just like the ANTZ!).
I just always try to find the "next right thing" -- whatever that might be. Very simple in concept, though sometimes challenging in operation! I've *never* understood why those mentally-constipated folks think that pleasure is so evil, and I never will -- certainly, if something pleasurable causes harm, to oneself or to others, then it's not something that ought to be done, but pleasure that harms no one -- HARMS NO ONE! As for nicotine... well, I suppose the potential for harm is there, just as with caffeine, or alcohol, or even sex -- the point is to not let the seeking of pleasure overtake one's entire life -- but the mentally-constipated can't seem to wrap their tiny minds around that fine point, and would just ban all pleasure and enjoyment, on principle. Those people don't deserve to remain among us, and really ought to be locked away, along with those who do seek pleasure and enjoyment to the exclusion of all else. Let them bedevil each other.
The limited mind seems to prefer extremes -- but moderation is the key to just about everything.
Andria
