"Good" or "Bad" – Who Gets to Decide in the End?

Have you ever wondered why things that benefit us always seem “good,” while anything that gets in our way magically becomes “bad”? Funny, isn’t it? But this isn’t some universal law of the universe—it’s just human nature! We all carry around a “magic filter” that sorts everything in life into two categories: What helps me? GOOD. What doesn’t? BAD. And that’s how we survive.

Humans are great at justifying things, too. Whatever works in our favor is suddenly the truth, the righteous path, the one and only way. Anything that opposes us? Well, that’s obviously a threat, an enemy, something to be destroyed.

Take economics, for example. When you’re making money, you’ll shout from the rooftops, “This industry is booming! You’re missing out if you’re not in it!” But when bankruptcy hits? You do a full 180: “This industry is a scam; anyone in it is doomed.”

Morality? Same story. One society’s “civilized behavior” might be another’s “barbaric nonsense.” Hunting animals? For some, it’s a means of survival. For others—especially animal lovers—you’re a villain the second you pick up that bow.

Here’s the truth: everything has two sides. So don’t get too comfortable clinging to your “truth.” One day, you might find out you’re just a side character in someone else’s movie.

The Harsh Reality: We’re All a Little Selfish

Let’s be honest: we’re all a bit selfish. When something benefits us, it suddenly becomes “the way things should be.” But when the tables turn? Oh no, suddenly it’s “unfair,” “a problem with society,” or “an issue with the system.”

• Big corporations like to call “destroying natural resources” “sustainable development.” Doesn’t that sound nice?
• Governments tighten control and call it “protecting national security,” but the average citizen feels like they’re living under house arrest.

So is something good or bad? Sometimes, it’s just a matter of how we frame it. Dress it up in pretty words, and people will cheer you on. Call it what it really is, and the pitchforks come out.

Nothing is Absolute—It’s All About Perspective

Life is like an endless theater production, and every audience member is their own director. One person’s angel is another’s devil.

For example:

• Tech companies are praised as saviors for making life more efficient, but manual laborers? They’re lamenting, “It’s taking all our jobs!”
• Global trade? Great for consumers because they get cheap goods, but local businesses? They’re drowning under the weight of competition.

So before you jump to judge someone as right or wrong, remember: they might be living in a storyline you don’t understand.

Stop Torturing Yourself with "Good vs. Bad"

The more you obsess over what’s “right” and “wrong,” the more you’ll drive yourself crazy. Once you understand that nothing is absolute, life suddenly feels a lot lighter:

• Fewer prejudices. You open your heart and mind to different perspectives.
• More objectivity. You see situations for what they really are, not just what benefits you.
• Less stress. Instead of battling over trivial matters, you can just... order a bubble tea and enjoy the peace.

Think about it: have you ever watched two people argue to the death over something that, in reality, neither of them is entirely right or wrong about? It’s just that they’re looking at the same thing from two different angles.

The Glass Half-Full... or Half-Empty?

Life’s like that glass of water, you know? One person sees it as half-full, another sees it as half-empty. One sees opportunity; the other sees risk. And boom! The debate explodes, tensions rise, and suddenly everyone’s yelling over who’s got the “truth.”

But here’s the kicker: they’re both right. The entrepreneur sees profits; the environmentalist sees destruction. The homemaker loves convenience; the farmer sees over-exploited land.

Everyone has their own perspective, and they’ll defend it like a suit of armor. But has anyone ever thought to just... stop for a second and look at it from the other side?

Relax, Don’t Take It Too Seriously

Sometimes, all it takes is stepping back, taking a deep breath, and realizing: “Wait a minute, maybe I’m not 100% right either.”

If everyone’s too busy trying to win, in the end, we all lose. Life is short—why make it harder for each other?

The beauty of life is in its diversity. If we were all the same, wouldn’t that be boring as hell?

Sometimes, the real victory is in saying nothing at all. Let people believe what they want to believe. You just live your life the way you want to live it.

So instead of arguing endlessly about whether the glass is “half-full” or “half-empty,” why not just... pour more water into it and make it full?

Life doesn’t always need clear-cut answers. Enjoy the little moments, laugh more, and remember: everyone sees life from their own unique angle—and that’s okay.