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The mentality that prioritizes future achievement breeds discontent. As an emphasis is placed on “progress,” individuals find themselves feeling worthless unless they are engaged in constant activity geared towards change. This urgency can manifest itself as aggression or a desire for control, creating societal pressures that ultimately lead to a sense of disconnection.
The irony is palpable: while the world preaches the importance of progress, it overlooks the inherent value in life’s simplest moments—such as observing the natural beauty of a raindrop. Society often casts those who embrace such experiences as frivolous or lazy, missing the point that true fulfillment and enjoyment stem from the present rather than incessant striving for an uncertain future.