Three Kinds of Laws

As far as I see it, there three kinds of laws.

The first kind is a natural law. Natural laws are unchangeable. It is what it is, and there's nothing any mere mortal can do to change it. Gravity would fall into this category. Also in this category: if you eat three super-sized McDonald's value meals a day, you will gain weight (allowing for a few very lucky people out there.)

The second kind of law is the imposed law. This is a law that most people in your circle or society believe wholeheartedly to be true. Democracy is the best form of government. Adults should own cars. Cellphones are necessary. Success can be measured by one's paycheck. War is inevitable. Abortion is wrong.

The third kind of law is the chosen law. These are laws that you have--over the course of years--created for yourself. I have to live in my current city. I can't leave my abusive partner. I'll never be a good writer, cook, or whatever it is I want to be. No day is complete without some vigorous exercise.

The trick is realizing that the last two types of laws are human-made and thus changeable. Not that all laws have to, or even need to, be changed. But they do all need to be at least challenged, just in case.