modern living

Modern life can be rich and full. And with all the advantages we enjoy, you'd think life would be, well, more enjoyable. But instead,
most of us feel busier than ever, our bodies are more out of shape than ever,
and our brains are more frazzled than ever.

Modern transportation can get us places in a mere hour that would’ve been a grueling week-long journey.
Modern communication keeps us instantly in touch over vast distances.
Modern convenience means that daily, we might spend an hour or two on housekeeping, instead of the entire day.
Modern energy means that our homes are well-powered and plumbed, instead of cold in winter, hot in summer, dark at night, and water
far away.

This sounds fabulous, but actually, it’s messing with us. We simply aren’t meant to live this fast or go that far with so little
effort and so bereft of direct social interaction!

The bottom line is that all this modern living actually disconnects us from our bodies, our senses,
our circadian rhythms, our loved ones, nature and its resources and seasons. This disconnect is a major source of our stress and
dissatisfaction. Here’s how that happens.