As a human, what is actually needed for a good life?
Safety from the elements, avoiding starvation, preventing attacks against us by others, being in social groups, work, sleep, play, and time for our selves.
If that’s all that’s required - perhaps we stress for the wrong things?
Do any of the below create a threat to our ability to seek safety from elements, avoid starvation, prevent attack, exist in a social group, etc?
Wasting time;
A long line at the grocery store;
The person with the ultra-and-obnoxiously long Starbucks order;
Drivers trying to pass you on the freeway;
Family members that drive you nuts;
That guy who won’t let the issue go;
Bosses who are not effective communicators; and/or
Clients that suck.
I’m going to try asking myself and my team these questions next time I (or they) get annoyed/stressed. Consider trying it for yourself.
The good and simple life is well within our grasp - what keeps you from deciding to live it?