Scatterbrainy

I am finding myself ever more torn between two ends of the spectrum. I cannot choose my position.
For fear, perhaps, of what that will entail.
Or out of stubbornness and mere reluctancy to move on.

I float in my own personal ocean of quotations looking for a sign.

There are those who say temptation can be barricaded beyond the door.
Those who think stray desires can be driven out of the heart.
Maybe they can; if you patrol your weak points day and night;
Don't look.
Don't smell.
- Don't dream.

Biological anthropologist Dr. Helen Fischer said there are in fact three separate brain systems for mating and reproduction:

1. the craving for sexual gratification
2. focused attention and the craving for a particular individual
3. attachment, the feeling of calm and security with a person

The three brain systems are often interrelated and allows you to feel deep attachment for someone, have romantic feelings for someone else and sexual desire for a third.

Is the human basic conflict then to decide what to do with these conflicting emotions?