I have a wonder window at my house, a window seat. I often go sit there, look out the window at our front yard, and simply wonder about life. Do you ever find yourself wondering? It can be a very enjoyable or disturbing experience. That depends on the nature of your wonderings and your natural tendency toward optimism or pessimism.
My hope is that you will consider taking the time to wonder. Find your own wonder window place.
• I wonder if the tendency toward fragmentation of our society into convenient marketing niches will continue to intensify? Or, will people, yearning for the natural delight of human interaction, finally say, “Enough, let’s get together again.”
• I wonder why it is so difficult for most of us to follow even the most basic exercise routine? The benefits are obvious. The commitment is not extreme.
• I wonder why it is so difficult for many people to understand the basic equation of weight control? If we consume fewer calories than we burn, we will lose weight. If we consume more than we burn, we will gain weight. No matter what promises a fad diet makes, all diets revert to this equation.
• I wonder why more people who profess to want to be successful and prosperous won’t take full responsibility for their lives, and then follow the success formulas available to them?
• I wonder how certain groups exist on hatred? Hatred is a strong, compelling emotion. However, we have the ability to rise above anger, aggression, hostility and violence. The toxic chemicals of hatred harms the aggressor.
• I wonder how people take on blind faith erroneous concepts that cause them problems but still refuse to examine evidence contrary to their beliefs? Ignorance is not bliss. It is dangerous.
• I wonder how people believe that money can actually buy happiness? So much of what makes us happy is free. What is money, an external, supposed to do?
• I wonder if some people ever stop and think? Or, do they simply react to the situations in their life with no real plan, just impulsive reactions?
• I wonder why it is so hard for most of us to say, “I was wrong.” Or, “I made a mistake.” Or, “I’m sorry.”
• I really wonder why more people don’t look to children for first-hand advice on how to have fun and enjoy life? They are the true experts.
Tim O’Brien writes continuing-education courses and presents seminars on stress management.
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