I have a hard time understanding why pleasure is wrong (unless you're a sadist taking pleasure in hurting people, who aren't consenting). I think the religious basis of not viewing pleasure in a positive way, is because if your earthly life is filled with pleasure and goodness, who would need a heaven? It might be also about that without strife and adversity you can't be tested by your gods and never prove that you are worthy and strong enough to get through hardship and thus earn your way to the perfect paradise after life. Then there is of course the stigma associated with certain pleasures, which stem both from culture and religion, e.g. promiscuity, and substance use.
As it was said already, everything in moderation. A pleased person is a happy person and happy people are more productive and pleasing to be around.
As it was said already, everything in moderation. A pleased person is a happy person and happy people are more productive and pleasing to be around.
When I was young, there was a god with infinite power protecting me. Is there anyone else who felt that way? And was sure about it? but the first time I fell in love, I was thrown down - or maybe I broke free - and I bade farewell to God and became human. Now I don't have God's protection, and I walk on the ground without wings, but I don't regret this hardship. I want to live as a person. -Arina Tanemura
