Dialogue

“Money can’t buy love! Money can’t buy happiness!”
“ Yeah, sounds like truth.”
“ But human brain is an interesting organ, you know?”
“According to newest research and fMRI, money actually does make people feel happier because when people have money, they can buy things they dream of, thus making them feel happier…”
“Really? That’s weird, contrary to conventional belief, huh? Then again, what’s happiness? It depends on individuals, I suppose.”
“Agree. But I think without satisfaction of basic needs, such as food and lodging, it is hard to pursue another level of happiness, meaning spirituality!”
“ I also found it absurd when those religious fanatics trying to impose their faith upon others. I'll say it is nobody’s business when it comes to belief…”
“Yeah, what is good to you not necessarily good to others!”
“So, what’s the purpose of life?”
“ Oh, that’s a complex question. I seldom think beyond tomorrow!” (trying to laugh)
“Well, if you feel happy about that, nothing is wrong, you know.”
“ Uh-huh…”

If I could
I would like to walk along
The surface of brain
Folds of highs and lows
Zigzagging the globe
Paths of inputs and outputs
Involving millions of neurons
Synaptic connections
A natural phenomenon
Too much or little
Will trigger imbalance of chemistry
Isn’t life similar in that regard
Balance is no doubt the ultimate factor
Rendering happiness
In the limbic system
If I could
I would love to see
My own universe
Functioning in its equilibrium