Why Are We So Anxious?

The guys are both dealing with anxiety and flinch at how widespread it is Mark reads a definition Then he puts anxiety in the context of our self awareness fly wheel Mark's kids all have issues with anxiety and they were all together last weekend Mark speaks to the sources of anxiety Jim restates the use of our wheel and The Middle East conflict as a source of anxiety Jim starts sharing some stories that happened over the weekend at a college football game.  He had two small "run ins" during and after the game Jim brings up the media Mark brings up our uncertain future including talk of another world war Jim says war is what humans do It's not a partisan conversation, it's a collective national position Mark talks about the covid disaster, immigration, Ukraine, Israel and Hamas Jim brings in China and Russia Jim reflects on the good that came after World War 2 We've lost all trust in our government and large institutions Mark says we're also moving away from God - God fearing people are happier No higher power increase loneliness and anxiety Church is as much about community as it is about religion Isolation is on the rise because of all these things…more anxiety Jim comes back to his sports stories - college football We have experience with the 18 to 35 year olds (we both have daughters) Mark thinks men are being emasculated and this is confusing the kids in this age group Both guys agree on progress and tradition.  Some changes have been good and some have turned out to be harmful and unproductive Back to the football game related stories Nothing good happens when the word "dude" enters the conversation:) Jim got the stink eye for his "ladies first" comment.  How dare you call me a lady Mark says it's too bad we even have to think about this shit Mark shares his coffee shop experiences with liberals and language Jim gets hit with a peanut in the back of his head and threw it back and hit the wrong guy in the head (another dude) Jim thinks young people are angry and anxious and have been brainwashed about our country and certain traditions When your anxious it's more likely you'll get angry Mark shares his wellness routine including breathing, praying and meditation.  These are all anxiety killers Jim has decided to be more reflective, empathetic and self aware Mark inserts his personal accountability stance and Jim agrees The world doesn't need more anger, hate or anxiety