Are You Noticing This?
a day ago
- #mindfulness
- #personal reflection
- #progress
- The author reflects on how they didn't notice improvements in their life, like better cell phone reception after years of poor service.
- They compare this to other unnoticed progress, such as airport construction finishing or children growing up without obvious benchmarks.
- Marcus Aurelius is cited as an example of someone who noticed beauty and progress despite living in difficult times.
- The author argues that while there are many problems in the world, it's important to recognize the progress that has been made over time.
- They highlight modern conveniences like indoor plumbing, refrigeration, and medicine as examples of how life has improved compared to the past.
- The piece encourages readers to slow down and notice the positive changes in their lives and the world, even amidst ongoing challenges.