The Problem With Progress

At the airport yesterday, I noticed something odd; everyone stood there, waiting in line, before the gate was even open... Humans seem to have an in-built urge to "get there". Spend a few minutes watching people waiting in line and you can see it. Watch how we shuffle a few inches forward to get closer to the front, even though we know this shuffling makes no difference. Watch people driving faster to get to their holiday destination 5 minutes quicker, and listen to the language of progress and growth that dominates our economic culture. Even better, take a look inside and notice what you are rushing toward, and see how this rushing decreses your quality of life. Today's class is all about what happens when you focus on the journey and let the destination take care of itself.