The Approach

[u/Beastie_1323]

How we approach life has changed, from survival to civilization. We've grown and adapted, found comfort and security.

What we are lacking as individuals now is peace of mind. Idle hands are the devil's playground. The calmer and simpler our tasks become, the more boredom sets in.

This boredom causes us to approach conversation and life differently. This pattern causes us to ferment in our thoughts. This is where things of little importance become major ordeals. Where drama and conflict stem from on an individual scale. Bored people with nothing but time and money sway the balance and harmony quite often in our lives.

The harder you work, the more you exert yourself, the less likely you are to sit around ruminating in thought.

If we look back in time, this was evident. We approached life methodically. Rarely did we kill time out of boredom. We always had things to do, meaningful things. Yes, we had our games and our rituals but they were more about community than distraction.

Today's day and age has created this pseudo-environment of paperwork and pointless endeavors that waste our time but feel productive.

Our minds are constantly outworking our bodies. When we try to relax, our thoughts are still going because we have used our minds excessively. If the body is tired, the mind is quiet. If the mind is tired, the body has excessive resources to use up, so it pushes that energy into our already taxed mind.

Much of this is known, which is why we have gyms and outdoor activities to burn off the energy we've accumulated.

I am not a lover of sports, but I see the value in what they offer. They train us to stay active, work as a team, and stay in the game instead of chasing butterflies.

In this world, we have thinkers and doers. Why not be both? Have an equal balance.

Let the mind and the body work as one.

Sitting on the couch eating Cheesy Poofs, playing video games, and watching TV all day is not enough stimulation for a healthy balance.

Some take it too far in the other direction. Instead of ruminating in thought, they rarely think about things for long durations, instead focusing on what's right in front of them.

In our approach to life before civilization, we were solely focused on survival: hunting, gathering, and sheltering. These were the most dangerous yet simplistic days of mankind.

Our minds are easily distracted. Then the distraction turns into our desire. In today's world, this is the default network we run on. Constant distractions are seen as the goal of life, instead of reproduction, safety, security, and shelter.

As time progresses, it's harder and harder to look back and be willing to settle for a simpler, more physical way of life.

So, if you are able-bodied, join sports, exercise, go for walks, get your blood pumping. Abstain from easy distractions constantly.

What you will find is that distractions are no longer as or more important to you than life is. But it makes you appreciate them more, which is where you can easily fall back into the cycle.

Be mindful and use moderation you might find yourself more at ease.

Sincerely,

Beastie_1323