Why Our Grandparents Were Happier with Less (And Why We’re Never Satisfied with More)
Why do we still feel unfulfilled despite our modern conveniences and endless options?
When I look at the lives of our forefathers, I notice a striking difference: They had fewer friends, limited job opportunities, and minimal luxuries compared to us, but they were satisfied.
Today, despite endless conveniences, we’re left feeling empty. Why?
What are we missing in this era of abundance?
Let’s dive into why having more isn’t translating to more happiness.
And how we might find satisfaction by learning from the simplicity of the past.
1. More Friends, Less Connection
We live in an age where making friends is as simple as sending a request.
Social media platforms connect us to hundreds — even thousands — of people in a heartbeat.
But how many of these people can we truly rely on?
Our forefathers had a handful of friends, but those friendships were real.
They could lean on these people in hard times, laugh genuinely in happy moments, and most importantly, trust each other.
