One thing about people is that we are so easily affected by things outside of our control. How many times did you feel upset because of what other people did, rather than what you did? As a wise man said, its not "our feelings" if they are the ones controlling us instead.

By just looking at yourself, you can reduce the dependence on such feelings. But then this leads to the question, am i becoming emotionally detached, someone who is unfeeling and uncaring?

So far i think not. If anything, perhaps it has led to greater objectivity. But its always easy to get carried away, and hence its important to keep asking oneself the right questions.

I dont really know why i am writing this.. perhaps i just felt that i was too easy affected by whats going on around me, especially in the social context.