Human nature
There's something odd, in that it's easier to deal with a list of things not to be (such as the 7 Deadly Sins) instead of a list of things to be (the 7 Cardinal Virtues). For example, I bet you know the former in passing, and not the latter.
The 5 Ideas for Stressful Living.
1. Attempt to control absolutely everything
2. Believe in the possibility of 'making it'
3. Look for satisfaction out there
4. Emphasize yourself
5. Be more and have more.
There is a wonderful relief in this. Think...no more spending money on crap, driving yourself harder for some impossible dream, competing with others for shallow status symbols. All I need to do is live today, each day, in peace.
Or, I can fight fire with fire. We all know how well that works out.
The 5 Ideas for Stressful Living.
1. Attempt to control absolutely everything
2. Believe in the possibility of 'making it'
3. Look for satisfaction out there
4. Emphasize yourself
5. Be more and have more.
There is a wonderful relief in this. Think...no more spending money on crap, driving yourself harder for some impossible dream, competing with others for shallow status symbols. All I need to do is live today, each day, in peace.
Or, I can fight fire with fire. We all know how well that works out.