Competition

Its roots can be traced throughout mathematical ecology (see the Lotka-Volterra model of interspecific competition), but when one hears of competition its foundations are scarcely recalled. And there is little reason to imagine why it would be in the first place.

Competition is rare in that it has the potential to generate an array of emotional responses. Joy, agony, satisfaction, anxiety, and many additional expressions that when tallied nearly comprise our entire emotional spectrum. Competition is a reason for our being. Without competition, we do not exist in the manner that we do.

Yet is competition embraced? Why do we want to succeed over each other? What role does guilt play in domination? Competition requires both a winner and a loser. Many successful competitors possess the ability to judge themselves, and learn from the actions that resulted in failure.

The competitive nature of ourselves and our surroundings need not be feared. They simply need to be liberated.