Pleasure is Awesome

By only succumbing to our natural and necessary desires we are chipping away at what makes us human. Yes, rational thinking is a factor but unnecessary pleasure it what separates us from devouring flesh like a beast. To cast this away would be very sad and a waste. Indulging in pleasure should not be the supreme goal of anyone, but neither should removing all pleasure. There should be an askesis of desire, but not according to epicurean standards.