Before reading this piece, I was thinking about excessive gratitude. I mean following the advice that tells us to try and notice all the things that we should be grateful for. One problem with that is that it will make us acutely aware of how fragile we are, how nothing can be taken for granted. And even recognizing that this is true, that this is reality, the feeling of insecurity may become overwhelming. It amounts to doubting it all: we will not have water running tomorrow, my house may collapse any time, I can be robbed, my physician may make a big mistake while taking care of me, etc. I am not sure we can live this way.
Thanks, Grzesiek, I'm glad it's not just me. You are correct, many of the lessons come years later and only in retrospect. Perhaps we should all have a 'retrospect' journal? ✍️😅
Before reading this piece, I was thinking about excessive gratitude. I mean following the advice that tells us to try and notice all the things that we should be grateful for. One problem with that is that it will make us acutely aware of how fragile we are, how nothing can be taken for granted. And even recognizing that this is true, that this is reality, the feeling of insecurity may become overwhelming. It amounts to doubting it all: we will not have water running tomorrow, my house may collapse any time, I can be robbed, my physician may make a big mistake while taking care of me, etc. I am not sure we can live this way.
Exactly my point Roberto. I think there is a balance to be found and that includes taking things for what they are. Good and bad.
Thanks, Grzesiek, I'm glad it's not just me. You are correct, many of the lessons come years later and only in retrospect. Perhaps we should all have a 'retrospect' journal? ✍️😅