Core Concepts
Letting go of self-imposed difficulties and embracing the inherent kindness of life can lead to greater contentment and fulfillment.
Abstract
The author reflects on how we often make life more challenging for ourselves by being unkind to others and ourselves. We get in our own way, anticipating that others will be unkind to us, and we leave relationships out of fear of being abandoned. We fail to appreciate the simple blessings and joys in our lives, instead focusing on the ways we feel we've been wronged.
The author suggests that the key to a more fulfilling life is to adjust our perspective and let life be kind to us. By pausing to reflect on the sincerity in our hearts and pulling back from the constant pursuit of endless desires, we can recognize that "things are pretty good" and that we are "pretty good, as [we] are." Though there is more road to travel, we can learn to better let life be kind to us in its own unique way.
The author emphasizes the importance of resting, taking time, and seeing the simple good and blessings we've been given, rather than ignoring joy in order to confront the world for the ways in which we think we've been robbed. By letting go of self-imposed difficulties and embracing the inherent kindness of life, we can find greater contentment and fulfillment.
Quotes
"life's as kind as you let it be"
"I am pretty good, as I am, and though I have more road to travel, I can reflect a little bit on how I can better let life be kind to me in its own unique way"