Hurting Happiness

Joseph's Siblings and Their Regret

Much as Joseph's older siblings must have been happy that God used him to save them and their families from dying of starvation during the famine of their generation, there is no doubt that they lived the rest of their lives with regret that they had made an attempt on Joseph's life earlier.

Dependence on Enemies

No one is usually happy to have to depend on his or her enemy for survival at any point in time. Many of us are merely enduring the help and support we live on because we lack the preferred alternative.

Joy and Regret

Most of man's sources of joy have their allied regrets that he has to endure in order to enjoy the benefits in a sane manner.