Serotonin.
As our species has evolved our bodies developed chemicals that upon release serve a specific purpose to help us survive and ensure the continuation and evolution of our Race.
Serotonin is the chemical released that makes us feel good with that sense of pride. It rewards us when we are recognized for accomplishments. It strengthens our confidence. It is there to strengthen relationships. Relationships between parents and their children.
Here's one example of why we do what we do. When our kids graduate we have a graduation ceremony. Ceremonies are important and we have them for the purpose of recognition. We don't just get a letter in the mail saying we graduated with honors..have a nice day...it's not the same. At the ceremony in front of a big crowd, serotonin is released in the parents and they are proud of their child, and at the same time, the graduate is proud. This strengthens the bond of the family. This helps the family stay together, strong, and survive.
The problem is....we can trick our bodies to release Serotonin when it shouldn't be released. Logos are on the outside of the clothes we wear because it makes us feel good..serotonin. We feel a sense of pride and status. We walk down the sidewalk shoulders back, chins up. We buy expensive cars and show them off...serotonin. We buy expensive homes and show pictures...serotonin.
The problem is....there is no relationship reinforced when we feel this way about the stuff we buy. We are left feeling unfulfilled and empty. So we buy more stuff to feel better again but we are left feeling unfulfilled and empty again. This is a never ending cycle.
We must keep in mind when pursuing our dreams in the Fastlane that the stuff we buy will not make us happy. It's biologically impossible. BUT...if we share our stuff with family, friends, and loved ones, spending time with them, we will strengthen our relationships...and that will make us happy.
As our species has evolved our bodies developed chemicals that upon release serve a specific purpose to help us survive and ensure the continuation and evolution of our Race.
Serotonin is the chemical released that makes us feel good with that sense of pride. It rewards us when we are recognized for accomplishments. It strengthens our confidence. It is there to strengthen relationships. Relationships between parents and their children.
Here's one example of why we do what we do. When our kids graduate we have a graduation ceremony. Ceremonies are important and we have them for the purpose of recognition. We don't just get a letter in the mail saying we graduated with honors..have a nice day...it's not the same. At the ceremony in front of a big crowd, serotonin is released in the parents and they are proud of their child, and at the same time, the graduate is proud. This strengthens the bond of the family. This helps the family stay together, strong, and survive.
The problem is....we can trick our bodies to release Serotonin when it shouldn't be released. Logos are on the outside of the clothes we wear because it makes us feel good..serotonin. We feel a sense of pride and status. We walk down the sidewalk shoulders back, chins up. We buy expensive cars and show them off...serotonin. We buy expensive homes and show pictures...serotonin.
The problem is....there is no relationship reinforced when we feel this way about the stuff we buy. We are left feeling unfulfilled and empty. So we buy more stuff to feel better again but we are left feeling unfulfilled and empty again. This is a never ending cycle.
We must keep in mind when pursuing our dreams in the Fastlane that the stuff we buy will not make us happy. It's biologically impossible. BUT...if we share our stuff with family, friends, and loved ones, spending time with them, we will strengthen our relationships...and that will make us happy.
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