some further thoughts on the negative

So, why are we all addicted to discontentment?
Well, I'll tell you.

For one, it's ground into us by our society. In fact, there's a bill before the Senate right now, proposing that our national anthem be changed to the inspirational song, "Never Be Satisfied With Anything", which adheres more closely to our country's current value system.

But I think it's also just because a crappy time makes for a better story.

Who the heck wants to hear about your idyllic Hawaii vacation? Not me.
Now, if your suitcases were lost a couple of times en route, and the shark bite on your leg got infected, I might be interested.