Why is the grass always greener on the other side?

[Howie]

I could go into more detail about why I feel this is a fitting question but I will just generally ask: Why does the grass alawys seem to appear greener on the otherside What is it about our physce that always keeps us wanting MORE? Is it a natural way to evolve? greed? The Devil Human nature (What is human nature anyway?)

[Alex D]

The grass is always greener because humans always have aspirations. It's impossible to find someone who is truly 'content' with thier life.

[sensi]

I think it is about comparing your self to others, if you do not do that then how can the grass be greener? Comparison is a horrible thing as you will more than likely feel better by looking at someone more unfortunate than you or worse because in your eyes someone has more than you. Sure you can be inspired by others which is what I try to do but to want what they have is not something I like to do at all. To appreciate what YOU have is the key, well that’s what I think anyway. In regards to wanting more I think that is human nature, it just depend on what type of person you are and what drives you whether it is, growing as a person, having a fast car or bigger house etc it depend on what makes you tick. Evolution - As you grow what you want in life changes, what was important to me when i was 20 is vastly different to what i have now or ever dreamed of having. Do i want more, well yes i have goals and dreams that is human nature don't you think? Peace Sensi.

[Peregrinus]

When you're sitting on the grass on your side, you're close enough to see all the little brown patches, the weeds, the bugs. When you look up across the fence, all you see is a distant field of perfect green. It's about distance, perspective. You see and feel all of the flaws in your life because you're experiencing them in detail. In contrast, your imagination of what could be is never so detailed. It focuses on the positive aspects, on the improvements that that the imagined situation offers over your current one, but doesn't speculate about the trade-offs. Everybody's yard has weeds. They might be different weeds in different locations, but they're there-- unless of course the owners soak their lawn with pesticides and weed killers, but then their children will grow up genetically mutated with extra arms and green skin, so it all evens out in the end.

[Howie]

What a couple of great responses.</span> You sensi do not supprise me with your response because you seem very well grounded, open minded, Truthful. Need I go on. And <span style="color:blue">Pergrinus. You could make a poem out of that. You worded it in a way that made me really see what was in front of me. Just like a real person could never live up to your fantasies. It is coming to that realization that no matter what field you are in there are going to be weeds. Thanks!!!

[Kaniaz]

You could use Napalm to kill the weeds. Then it's okay.

[sensi]

Howetzer - Now you're making me blush, but i will take the compliment with a smile. Thank you. Peace Sensi.

[irishcream]

'enjoy your work...accept your lot in life' this is from Ecclesiastes, i don't usually spout the bible, but i find this very fitting when i discover myself getting discontent, and i remind myself that it could be a whole lot worse!

[Belisarius]

If people were content, they would have little incentive to do more, to achieve, to act. That isn't the kind of trait that survives natural selection.

[Placebo]

The grass is greener on the other side because there is more shit there to make the grass flourish

[irishcream]

Originally posted by Placebo The grass is greener on the other side because there is more shit there to make the grass flourish okay, that was too funny, could that be because shit rolls downhill?

[Howie]

Originally posted by Belisarius+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Belisarius)</div> If people were content, they would have little incentive to do more, to achieve, to act. That isn't the kind of trait that survives natural selection.[/b] That is a good point Belisarius. Seemingly a race would not evolve unless pushed to do so. It just would be nice on a personal level (greedy?) to be perfectly content with the situation you are in and with the things you have. A liberated state of consciousness if you will. <!--QuoteBegin-placebo The grass is greener on the other side because there is more shit there to make the grass flourish Ya -bullshit - up to your eyes in it.

[Joseph_Stalin]

I must object. Surely you must bring into account such theoretical societies in which needs of self-fufillment and advancement do not exist, as such people have been conditioned to repress such desires and "needs". Greed is not entirely natural, really. It's society that spawns greater greed and want, and this in turn fuels physcological 'needs'.

[irishcream]

Originally posted by Joseph_Stalin I must object. Surely you must bring into account such theoretical societies in which needs of self-fufillment and advancement do not exist, as such people have been conditioned to repress such desires and \"needs\". Greed is not entirely natural, really. It's society that spawns greater greed and want, and this in turn fuels physcological 'needs'. I think that's true enough, i mean, look at people like monks, and nuns, who devote themselves to god and live a life of poverty. if they obey the three rules of poverty, chastity and obedience, then they have a stronger will than most of us i think. You never hear of those people wanting more than they have, for them their faith is enough to sustain them. I could be wrong...

[Placebo]

This comes to mind: the countless catholic priests with a taste for young boys

[irishcream]

Originally posted by Placebo This comes to mind: the countless catholic priests with a taste for young boys yes, i forgot about that, sorry. that's disgusting... it's as if because they are closer to god than most of us, it gives them carte blanche to do what they like...

[Howie]

Originally posted by Joseph_Stalin I must object. Surely you must bring into account such theoretical societies in which needs of self-fufillment and advancement do not exist, as such people have been conditioned to repress such desires and \"needs\". Greed is not entirely natural, really. It's society that spawns greater greed and want, and this in turn fuels physiological 'needs'. You don't think part of the human egoistic entity is to try to improve. Think about the ability to think ahead or to reason. This is what seperates humans from primates and other mammals. It would be natural for a human to realize that chucking a spear after awhile is not the best means of a kill. So to advance to a bow & arrow and so forth. And to determine that looking ahead for ones own survival are all aspects of advancement. Originally posted by placebo This comes to mind: the countless catholic priests with a taste for young boys You are trying to stir up this pot, aren't you placebo? And Irishcream, I agree with what you say. But that is conditioning yourself to feel free from those natural feelings. Don't you think?

[Placebo]

Originally posted by Howetzer+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Howetzer)</div> <!--QuoteBegin-placebo This comes to mind: the countless catholic priests with a taste for young boys You are trying to stir up this pot, aren't you placebo?[/b] No, not really Irishcream mentioned religious figures with impecable spiritual development - I felt I had to play devil's advocate to that

[AirRick101]

Hey, human society teaches us to always try to get or be something better. However, I believe that just because you are content with your life, does not mean you do not strive for more success or pleasure. It's possible to have grass be green everywhere! Of course, it's unrealistic to be that all the time. We all have ups and downs. I agree when Peregrinus says it's about perspective. We may not know the absolute truth, but a bright perspective on life is good enough. I think some of those so called monks or saints are decently satisfied, although that lifetstyle doesn't really appeal to me. Fulfillment, true fulfillment, naturally will lead to altruism and charity. Those Roman Catholic priests were definately not fulfilled to be lusting for...what the hell, altar boys?! Lol, I dunno their full story, jk.

[dreamwalker007]

I think that you always seem to put the things your trying to achieve on such a high pedistol that there's no way that it could possibly fullfill your expectations. So when you achieve your goal you think "Well that was a rip off" and think of something else to fullfill the same expectations. Green grass is overrated anyway.

[irishcream]

I think everyone is entitled to feel how they want to feel, after all, what would be the point of emotions or desires if we couldn't explore them? I think you have to find some kind of balance, and weigh up whether anyone or not is going to be hurt, and if someone is going to get hurt, then you shouldn't go there. In terms of the catholic priests, yes, it's disgusting, i'm not saying it's right, but everyone's got some kind of weird fantasy, the thing is to keep it just that. thoughts and ideas. Some things society just will not accept, and that's for a reason i think. possibly to preserve humanity? And some things some people in society still think is wrong. Imagine if everyone was gay, then surely the human race would die out? I personally don't care what people choose to do behind closed doors, as long as there is consent on both sides, and everyone is happy with a situation. Went a bit off topic there? sorry!

[oleander]

Is the grass always greener? Always? I hope not. I would be a kid in a candy store. If it were true, than I would never have self satisfaction. Oh my god imagine it. It is pure evil, psychotic, and complete narci. I would imagine if it rang true. Who wouldn't like greener grass? Wonder if thier grass just wasn't green enough so move on? It would never be green enough. Just thinking about that question is aggravating. Like for instance, you try the greener grass but you find that the grass your trying is not to your liking. Maybe your try the greener grass but your grass isn't to thier liking. The anology is quite incomprehensible. I can't even fathom or come up with any answer to the always greener scenario. I think its best that if you have a gripe to come up with a solution. Why not make the grass you have more green? That is a concept. Not too often heard of. Dress the grass up a little bit - add some lawn ornaments. Maybe give it more water or sun light. Plant some flowers if we are using analogy here for an answer to a hypothetical question. I don't like this one you came up with. I could go on and on. I think the guilty will say yes and the innocent will say no. How is that.

[Sornaensis]

I could go into more detail about why I feel this is a fitting question but I will just generally ask: Why does the grass alawys seem to appear greener on the otherside What is it about our physce that always keeps us wanting MORE? Is it a natural way to evolve? greed? The Devil Human nature (What is human nature anyway?) Er, well this is a literal thing, too. I mean, look at a field. The farther you are from it, the more tightly clumped the grass looks, and the greener it looks. The closer you get, the more defined the spaces are and the dead vegetation and the weeds are. Besides, humans always want what it is not. Even if we do get what we want we don't want it. This is probably why we high tailed it out of africa and into Europe and Asia and to the pacific and the Americas.

[NeoSioType]

People are mistaken. My neighbors grass is no more greener than my own.

[Jeff777]

Er, well this is a literal thing, too. I mean, look at a field. The farther you are from it, the more tightly clumped the grass looks, and the greener it looks. The closer you get, the more defined the spaces are and the dead vegetation and the weeds are. Besides, humans always want what it is not. Even if we do get what we want we don't want it. This is probably why we high tailed it out of africa and into Europe and Asia and to the pacific and the Americas. I believe you copied and pasted the above bit from some other forum. I am quite convinced you are highly incapable of comprehensively answering complex thought provoking questions. I'm also of the belief that your intellect and communication skills haven't progressed past "Yes", "No", "Pass" "Can I has lifeline now?" answers. Therefore, for the future...when you plagiarize material, cite the sources so it won't be deemed as plagiarism.