We need to work in short, creative, powerful bursts. Like a lion hunting. Not in a slow, tedious, monotonous pace like a cow chewing cud.
Powerful insight. Who am I afraid to criticize or challenge? That gives me a pretty good idea of who I allow to have power over me.
An observation that at first appears "trite". But those trite observations tend to be the truest. Most of my life I thought I had to change outside circumstances for peace. I am slowly learning it is all an inside job. Very stoic.
Our struggles, and victory over them, are what form us and make us unique. Happiness is a universal experience. Our struggles are unique and personal.
Meditation, reading, time alone, in quiet, doing absolutely nothing. These are all important to help us form ourselves and our own thoughts, instead of allowing social media, the news, and society to over-influence us.