Why LESS Is MORE[And How Can MORE Be Less?]!

Is MORE really MORE?  OR Is it true that LESS IS MORE?  Unfortunately, as this poster of dogs tell us, HUMANS ALWAYS WANT MORE.  As the Singaporeans say it, 'YEA LAH!'  BUT NOT because humans are greedy BUT as the psychologists concluded from their researches, we have that natural tendency to compare our own self with others.  WHETHER that's material possession, knowledge, power OR experiences, we always have that innate drive within us that pushes us to seek and strive for greater things constantly.  BUT finding the balance and contentment is HOW we can find a greater sense of contentment and fulfillment in life.  Why LESS Is MORE[And How Can MORE Be Less?]📗📙📘

Experts tell us that if there is one thing we humans did inherit throughout our evolution, it is our survival-oriented drive to secure resources.  Tracing back to our ancestors, we did face numerous challenges in our respective environments and apparently, those WHO possessed a strong desire for more were likely to succeed in acquiring the necessary means for survival.  Very true, this evolutionary impetus has been passed down through generations, ingraining a deep-seated motivation to seek MORE and MORE💥💥💥

WHAT makes things colorful [I'll call it challenging] is the role of social comparisons.  As we humans are inherently 'social creatures', our desire for MORE and MORE is more often shaped by our social context as we have that natural tendency to compare ourselves to others and that comparison can then fuel our desire for MORE and MORE.  In this world WHERE material possessions and social status are often equated with success and happiness, we constantly strive to keep up with the Joneses!!!

That endless pressures to meet societal expectations and avoid feeling left behind intensifies our pursuit for more.  WHAT cause me to react with a wide eye was a conclusion by experts is that intriguing aspect of human psychology with regard our ability to adapt to new circumstances and experiences.  And WHILE this adaptability has been crucial for our survival, it leads to our insatiable desires for MORE and MORE, ouchhh❌❌❌

Our takeaway:  I always believe that all these should boil down for us to strike the acceptable balance and contentment.  And WHILE our innate drive for MORE has undoubtedly fueled progress in our lives, finding that balance between ambition and contentment is essential.  SO HOW?  Can we cultivate our gratitude? And practice mindfulness?  And define our values?  And set our realistic goals for us to practice that hard-earned self-compassion and if we can limit our exposure to consumerist influence, we can be back to that 'ROAD OF REDEMPTION' so that it becomes conclusive that LESS IS MORE indeed💚💛💜