Summary: The author reflects on the constant pressure to achieve more, feeling like it’s never enough. They suggest that true peace comes from being present and appreciating what we have, rather than chasing endless goals. Embracing mindfulness can help us realize our worth isn’t tied to our productivity.
Achievements give us a fleeting high, but the crash always comes. Then we start chasing again. It’s a cycle destined to keep us perpetually dissatisfied. (View Highlight)
“Be content with what you have;
rejoice in the way things are.
When you realize there is nothing lacking,
the whole world belongs to you.”
― Lao Tzu (View Highlight)
By observing how tightly we tie our mood to our output, we loosen the knot. We begin to see that our value doesn’t depend on ticking boxes. (View Highlight)