Hi everyone. I am trying to make some sense of what is happening with me. I'm a rational person, I understand my environment and I am able (for the most part) to behave in a way that is in line with it's laws.

What I can't do is change my feelings and I'm not sure I even should.

Everyone tells me that I should be able to empathise with people and that I should not want anyone to suffer. You might as well ask me to feel regret over when I chopped down that horrible tree in my back yard.

Is it possible for people to actually change how they feel and what makes them happy?

To me it seems as impossible as ceasing to like chocolate or feel attracted to someone just because society tells you to.

I sincerely would like to know if anyone has had an experience like this (maybe they over eat or are promiscuous )..did you try to change or just accept yourself for who you are?