It is not normal to be mentally ill. It is not normal to be unhappy. It is not normal to be isolated from fellow human beings. A 'new normal' in which influential thought leaders attempt to re-engineer the social fabric of the human species should be met with scrutiny. As more data shows that mental health is worsening, that scrutiny should intensify.
For an unscrupulous guru to successfully captivate their followers, it is necessary to exploit inner feelings of inadequacy. A scrupulous guru will set their followers free to improve on their own accord. Unfortunately, the latter is both harder to sell and to monetize than the former.
Past wisdom suggests that many people would be better off today if they just returned to basic career fundamentals. First, you find job that is decent. Second, you do your best. Third, you get a new job and repeat the process until you gain a unique skill set and passion for what you do.
Saying positive things about the value of hard work has become strangely unpopular on social media. But work will remain a necessary activity for human societies to flourish in the future. Although imperfect and worthy of appropriate regulations and boundaries, work is a net good for just about everyone. We should not ignore, nor forget this traditional perspective.
Have you ever noticed that when we recognize our common humanity, rather than our differences, a sense of peace quells the derisive forces of the mind? “P” believes that if more people would do this, there would be less inter-group squabbling, less labeling, and more happiness for all.
Sometimes self-reflection is more accurately described as selfish reflection. This is especially true for emerging adults. Shifting this focus toward giving to others even in difficult circumstances provides the most growth opportunity.
When the 'sheets' become a consistent part of your life, many of life’s formerly unanswerable questions become answerable. Dreams that once seemed lofty begin to feel within reach.
These men demonstrated their respect while freely and candidly criticizing each other. It reminded me how some of my relationships with friends and family have transformed my life. We can use a periodic reminder that the quality of our relationships can either be transform or severely hinder our lives.
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