Our hyper-connectivity means we now consume more negative energy in a day than previous generations did in a lifetime. This overexposure often leads those who want for nothing wanting more - a permanent state of disenchantment. Our old limbic brain, maladjusted for modern society, reads this disenchantment as threat and responds with fight or flight or for me fright mode.
It’s common and perfectly natural when caught in the grips of fear to become controlling, emotionally unavailable and irritable, and to lose patience with ourselves and others. We want to feel safe so we cling to roles with their established rules and prescriptive behaviors. Frank Ostaseski - The Five Invitations
As we have become more secular we have lost the habit of gratitude. Saying grace before a meal gave us a moment to pause and reflect on our good fortune. Research concludes that building gratitude practices into your life leads to contentment. In place of bedtime prayers we could take a few moments to think about our day and give thanks. A friend of mine uses the acronym ILG - Infinite Love and Gratitude.
May you find ILG in this new decade.