I believe people are good. Despite my suspicions and fears, I believe that inside each of us is lurking a higher self just waiting to brighten the world. Sometimes, it is really hard to believe this. Sometimes, it is nearly impossible. However, I do believe. I have to, if to do nothing more than give me hope that humanity is moving forward. I like to think that once we have satisfied our basic needs, we can go about improving not only ourselves but our society. First, we take care of the simple things (simple in terms of definition, not attainment): a roof over our heads, food on the table, a steady income, a good night’s sleep, and loved ones to share it all with. Then, we hopefully have the time and ability to improve things - a nicer home, better food, perhaps a hobby or two. Once we have made ourselves reasonably content, we can move on to bigger things. The problem I have is that some people stop at the second stage and go into hoarding mode: they need more money, the biggest house, the best food, and the best toys. They forget or perhaps never realize that what we really need is beyond these simple things. When we set our goals on improving the simple things, we can never achieve the bigger things (like inner peace or happiness).
…perhaps I’m just feeling a bit Zen today. It was a cardio day and I tend to think a lot when I do cardio.
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