what do we need to be happy : unconsciousness or blinkers?

Question

- i have a IQ which brushes by 160
- i devoured a zillion of books dealing with history, arts, geography, politics and sciences
- i've got a master of science
- i speak 4 languages (english, french, german and spanish)
- i've got a job

in spite of my knowledge and my lifestyle, every morning, when i wake up, my first though is to kill myself in order to pass away as soon as possible... the world which surrounds me seems to me so unfair, aimless and hopeless, it despairs me...

when i walk through the downtown area , i really know that some people who look at me, wish against hope to have my lifestyle,....

nevertheless, my only wish in my life is to forget, forget and one more time forget everythnig I learnt, To become an stupid man just to find again my tranquillity and to appreciate this rare gift which is LIFE

Answer 1

First off,why do you think you deserve or have the right to be happy?
Have you devoured any books on Taoism,Buddism,Zen?They might help you find direction,or maybe not,who knows?I sometimes feel guilt,just being human,as we are a parasite,killing mother earth.But her I am, alive,so I try to enjoy it as much as I can without making to big of a footprint.Some say we get the greatest pleasure by helping others. good question.

Answer 2

do volunteer work in Africa, it would spiritually rewarding. The world surrounding each and every one of us is the same world that surrounds you, you have to make the best with what you've got. Here is a quote by a man you may be familar with, Aristotle.

"Happiness depends upon ourselves."

Oh so true, you will be as happy and satisfied with life as you let yourself be. Be happy, you are alive!!

Answer 3

You need to step back a couple of steps and take a close look at what you have and hoe you are using them. Try to use them to better man kind don't think about yourself so much and think more about what you can do with your gifts to help your fellow man.