Why We Need To Be Depressed Sometimes

Posted by lestercavestany on November 10, 2007 · Leave a Comment

We hold these truths to be self-evident,
that all men are created equal,
that they are endowed, by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights,
that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
- United States Declaration of Independence, 4th July 1776

Today, I had an enlightening bout with mild depression. I asked the question, Why is it that despite the many blessings I am enjoying, I was still feeling low? I searched for answers and my introductory lessons in Economics in High School gave me three: 1) the meaning of Economics; 2) Abraham Maslow’s Theory of Hierarchy of Needs; and 3) The Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility.

Define Economics
According to the Encyclopedia of Business, Economics is a
body of knowledge or study that discusses how a society tries to solve the human problems of unlimited wants and scarce resources. Back when I was a teenager, I was surprised to know that humans face the problem of unlimited wants. I didn’t know that we have unlimited wants. But according to social scientists, it’s true.

From Unlimited Wants to Shifting Needs
After accepting the fact that I have unlimited wants, here comes the kicker … Click here and continue reading…

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