Satisfaction?

Why is satisfaction so elusive? Why are we constantly looking at the next step in life? The next car, the next job, MBA, New York City, when your present is so young? Is it bad to slow down and live in today, while still having a plan for the future? I really don't understand why people cannot think of today as a learning experience... something that will make you stronger tomorrow. Why curse your present, really?

What do you gain by talking trash about people you don't like, or about people who are not like you, or people who have actually achieved something in life? Why can't you respect all women? Does it give your ego a boost when you degrade a person in your own eyes? I'm sure it doesn't, cos if it did, you wouldn't be doing it again the next day.

Why can't you be proud of your country? Why curse it for its shortcomings when you're not doing anything to help?

Why can't you just be happy? Why can't you be satisfied?