I really appreciate it, Muskrat. How old are you? Next time, just say "I feel for your loss." You have nothing to apologize for, my guy.

I would say that you would be less miserable after discovering the greater truths, but I am definitely biased in this regard. I didn't answer one of your last questions, I'm sorry. Birth is sometimes sad (not because of any physical problems with the birth, although that is always horrible to hear about or experience, this coming from experience) and that's because many people are born into life and they never once acknowledge the precious, life-affirming moments in life, and they become nihilistic and half-cynical, or they become drone-like. As the great band Toto says in their song I'll Be Over You, they say: "Some people live their dreams, Some people close their eyes, Some people's destiny, Passes by."

I would fix that and say: Most people ignore their life-affirming destiny and accept the life-negating one that is easier. As you said, it's not worth being miserable for most people, even if it is only for a season.