Would it be great if we can just ride an F-15 and blow our problems away? I could think of a few people that I strongly feel should be erased from the face of the planet. There is my litterbug neighbor who doesn’t give a hoot if her trash extends to our front lawn, or my other neighbor who keeps me constantly awake and irritated by his crude behavior and television. My list can probably extend to the corner of the street. There are just too many people and events in my life both now and before that I want to eradicate from my memory. My list also includes undesirable circumstances I’m facing presently that I wish to skip.

Thankfully, as I delved into the issue of pain and hardship I have learned that many unpleasant circumstances in our lives are necessary for our growth. It’s like going to school. When I was a kid I remember several instances when I just want to curl up in bed and wish I never had to attend class ever again. If my parents allowed that, I don’t think I’d be here typing my thoughts away. My talents and skills would never have been put to good use. To reject many of our hardships and trials in life is denying ourselves the opportunity to grow and become better people. In reality, what many people need to annihilate from their lives is their being bratty and disinterest to grow up.