It’s so easy to get caught up in caring about what society wants. I struggle with it often, and it appears to be a common problem across our species.

I’ve found gratitude to be a good antidote. When we consider how spectacular our position in this universe is, striving for what doesn’t matter becomes recognizably foolish.

We enjoy so much abundance of opportunity in the modern world. The world may not be perfect, but that’s only each person’s chance to contribute something unique.