control

How is it that the littlest things usually change the way we feel the most? The minute details seem to have the biggest impact on out course of actions. If someone offers a compliment, you run on a slight high from those few simple words. A person's bitter tone can ruin a whole day. The littlest things seem to matter the most to humans, but why is this?

Perhaps it is because humans tend to focus on the here and now, which is defined moment by moment. Trying to make the most of the present, the details are what we focus on instead of the big picture. Seeing where you will be in ten years is hard no matter who you are, but hearing someone insult your shoes is quite clear. As I have observed in my life, even if something isn't aimed at you directly, another person's disposition can really alter your own.

It's amazing how we let other people affect us; however, humans are generally social beings that interact with others everyday. Letting others get the best of us might be due to this simple fact, but if this is true, why don't we learn from our past? It may be human nature, or we could just have our defenses down at the wrong times. Whatever the reason, we continue to be altered by others, and often it can have an impact on our everyday lives. Sadly, we as humans will probably not solve this downfall despite its grave consequences.

Currently listening to Gym Class Heroes, No Doubt, and Foo Fighters.