Peace, or the lack of it?

I see so many people around me who are at peace or make peace with so many factors in their life. I dont want to be making peace with something. I want to be able to live, eat, drink,travel, fumble, regret, enjoy , diethe way I want to. Is that a wrong thing? It is a little selfish, some may say. Shouldnt we be selfish atleast to this extent? If we dont give wind to our desires, who else will ?
Dont mistake my rant/aimless mumbling to any complaints or dissatisfaction with my life. I am just speaking my heart out.