Euphoria

Old man and Maltese celebrating fall at lake

Feeling good. Or, as Kramer said in a Seinfeld episode, ‘Here’s to feeling good all the time.’ We humans are euphoria seekers. ‘A mood of contentment and well-being.’ ‘A state of great happiness, well-being, and excitement.’

Diverse people pursuing euphoria in varied ways

Euphoria is sought in many ways. People look to drugs for a sense of well-being. There are biological weapons that have a euphoric component to them, which causes the victim to socialize after being infected. Deindividuation: ‘A psychological state where a person loses their self-awareness and individual identity in a group, aligning completely with the group’s collective behavior and mood.’ This happened in Nazi Germany.

‘Come and visit our church; we will treat you like family,’ Catherine Cult said with a winning smile. ‘We are the set apart, the chosen, the Ones God loves,’ CC continued. ‘Do you want to be part of something greater than you? We will tell you how to live, how to spend your money, who to love and who to hate,’ Catherine Cult said with passion. ‘Soon you will not have to think; just obey; we will show you the way,’ CC laughed. ‘Our music will transport you to heaven on earth. We sing choruses over and over until they get into our hearts, often over an hour in our church service,’ CC noted. ‘You will forget your worries when you immerse yourself in the spirit flowing,’ CC promised. ‘We will get to know you totally; you will have no secrets from your brothers and sisters; we are one,’ Catherine Cult danced. ‘You will feel ecstasy, well-being, and purpose in our church,’ CC said with tears in her eyes. ‘We are different; Jesus was different. We are in the world but not of the world, set apart and special among humanity,’ CC whispered.

Young woman covertly recruiting a young man

‘Trust me,’ He said. ‘I know what you need better than anyone,’ He continued. ‘Affordability is fake; I alone decide what is real,’ He continued. ‘At night I have visions, dreams, premonitions; I consult myself,’ He laughed. ‘My followers and I are special on Earth,’ He proclaimed. ‘Do not believe your eyes or your ears; believe me alone; I will tell you the truth,’ He promised. ‘I am a bit like Jesus, King David, and Superman,’ He laughed with delight.

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