The Unseen Cost that we all pay

Mindfulness is as crucial as a life skill because it facilitates you in the most important human ability i.e. decision making. And by that I don't only mean major life decisions but the tiny tasks that we regularly prioritize on our schedule based on where we are in our life. It is like a small pause in our mind before going for it. In this age of abundance, we should have a scarcity approach and the reason I say it is because of the fact that by virtue of the technology and the age we are living in, it is very easy to get pushed by it all the time rather than using it to our advantage. While, we are beginning to forget that the reason the technology was created is to aid us by giving quick results and saving our time. However, it is turning out to be the quite opposite as we are eventually getting dependent and devoting most of our time to it. And the majority of  the population that is getting most affected are the adolescents and young adults. 

While the decision making skill has not been developed to the level it should be, the present technology has made it even worse and difficult for people to even think. So because of the developments that have taken birth in every aspect of our lives. There are infinitely more and better opportunities than ever but the flip side is that becoming successful and accomplishing in any field or discipline we choose has become more challenging than ever. Now the true success lies in navigating yourself through the path despite the hurdles of distractions and the problem of plenty. This is where Mindfulness comes into picture. Thinking is a virtue while critical thinking is a gift. Imagination, creativity, reasoning, analysis, evaluation, reflective, pensive and retrospective are all the weapons needed to make a sound decision, be it anything- personal, professional, emotional or a spiritual one which will help you and the people around you grow. I time and again say it and will say it now as well that we are the most evolved species in the world and that is because of those timeless weapons (mentioned above) that we possess and the consistent practice of which will make those hurdles of abundance look like tools that was meant to aid you. 

Another important issue I wanted to address is the behemoth of the 21st Century, popularly known as the Social Media. It is strange that by definition it connects people but is the single biggest reason for making them socially disconnected, isolated and emotionally detached. The most horrifying thing it has done is made everyone celebrities and celebrities are one of the most miserable people in the world. Social media allows you to showcase your happiness virtually but my concern is if it has to be showcased, is it really making you happy? We as humans love attention but social media with its algorithm has taken this weakness and has left us vulnerable and desperate seeking validation. The upside is that it has definitely aided communication that too at a reasonable cost but the emotional and mental cost we are paying by abusing it goes unnoticed. And this is where mindfulness can come to your rescue but here too in order to make this decision, you have to be mindful in the first place.