1/ The dangers of leading a life based on feelings (a thread)...
Psychological research shows that most of us, most of the time, make decisions and are inspired to action via our feelings, rather than based on knowledge or information.
2/ Psychological research also shows us that our feelings are generally self-centered, willing to give up long-term benefits for short-term gains, and are often warped and/or delusional.
3/ People who lead lives based on how they feel will find themselves perpetually on a treadmill, constantly needing more. The only way to step off is to decide that something matters more than your feelings—that some cause, goal, person, is worth occasionally getting hurt for.
4/ That “cause” is often what we refer to as our “purpose” and finding it is one of the most important endeavors we can take to enhance our health and well-being.
5/ But our purpose should be sought not merely through what feels good. It must be considered and reasoned. We must accumulate evidence supporting it. Otherwise, we’ll spend our lives chasing a mirage.
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