Overlooked joys

2015, a New Year that also allows us ( if we wish ) to reassess what we had just one month ago, ending with fireworks and hugs on New Year's Eve, and also what we still have now.

I would say that pure joy comes from the smaller things in life? For me these include: having slept well or eating healthily. Having time to yourself. Reading a fascinating book. Dancing or going to the spa. A good conversation. Being dangerously honest with yourself and others. Sharing a strong and positive connection with somebody. 
But recent moments of pure bliss and comfort come from other places: a solo trip to a coffee shop, where I quickly scan the place for the daily newspaper, order my coffee, pick a table and then indulge in reaquainting myself with the World's goings on. Or dozing into a contented sleep whilst my partner remains at my side, wide awake.He then kisses my forehead endlessly, and strokes my hair, showing me that this is his most condensed, and perhaps honest, moment of shared sentiment and affection. 

Shirking responsibility in modern society

Saturday night a smiling man throws his empty beer can on the ground in crowded downtown. He bounces away conscience free.He turns to me to try to flirt as I stare at him with contempt. I verbally challenge him and he looks sheepish and walks on.
I wonder what makes people believe that as apparent tax payers, we can abandon good behaviour whenever it suits. One worrying excuse is that 'tomorrow someone will come along to pick it up'. Have we regressed to a hierarchical mindset, where others are our minions and where personal responsibility for our actions doesn't exist?

I went home that night disgusted.