We take life too seriously and I agree with most of what you’ve said. Is it all our fault, don’t know that but how we react to situations instigated by others is definitely owned by us. Thoughts, whispers, in Islamic traditions it’s called Waswasa that can be translated as ANT’s, automatic negative thoughts that are the work of the devil because he’s called Iblis in Arabic which means the one who’s given up all hope and that’s what he whispers as well.

Great article.