Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Sad Facts About the Human Condition Today


* The World Health Organization says that by the year 2020 depression will be the leading cause of disability throughout the developed world.


* We live in an age of rage: road rage, air rage and now work rage.

* Eighty percent of us have low self esteem and twenty percent need a boost.

* We only achieve between 2 and 5 percent of our potential.

* Joy has vanished from our lives.

* Uncontrolled stress is killing us.

* While children laugh over 400 time a day, adults can manage only 15.

* Fear rules our lives: fear of getting old, fear of failure, rejection, death, etc.

Remember that joy and happiness are our birthrights, so fight for them. Life is too wonderful not to be enjoyed.

Hey,,, we aren't here for a long time so let's make it a good time!!


Embracing the Mystery ( Humor and Attitude and the Quest for Happiness)

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Amen!

"He Who Laughs a Lot"
Blackfoot Medicine Carrier
(Tom in San Francisco, CA)