Originally Posted by MicShazam

It is thought provoking that you kind of have to look at societies that do fairly well as far as basics like food, clothing, housing goes to find people who are deeply dissatisfied with just being alive.

We're so comfortable and safe, we think ourselves towards unhappiness. The more I've learned to calm down my mind and stop worrying, the happier I've become.

It might sound corny to say that we should learn to appreciate the small things in life and that we should appreciate the here and now, but it's the best advice you could take to heart. At least as far as what I've learned over the years.

I've got shaky health, no money, a crummy apartment and a less than impressive social situation going on, but I'm ok