A post from a neighbor.

It's funny how quick people can be to judge you when empathy would easily be the better route.  The idea that happiness is not the ultimate goal in life is not only ridiculous, it's bullshit.  It's a basic human right to look for joy in our lives.  There are exceptions to everything, and this is no different.. but still.  Obligation does not rule our lives.  Sure we have a moral compass that points to right and wrong, but we also have one that points to what is right and wrong for us as individuals.  Where you go with that is somewhere in the middle and no one can know what is in your head except for you.

Stolen from Ratgoddess.