the curse of negativity

if i say to my mother, "i don't like ______," i am informed that this is a "burden on my soul." however this information does not help me reach nirvana as i'm sure my mother intended. instead i leave the conversation burdened with the irrefutable knowledge that my soul is asphyxiating under the accumulating weight of my persistent dislikes. moreover, not liking _______ is clearly my fault. if i could only be persuaded to like my tenth grade english teacher, or pantyhose, you know? i would live so much longer.