Wonderfully Human in a Complicated World
- wisdomandwellnesscoaching
- Jul 30
- 3 min read
This is such an interesting time to be alive. Technology is accelerating so fast it’s hard to keep up. What will the world look like in 20 years? At this rate… what will it look like in five?
And yet, humanity has always faced challenges—sanitation crises, dust storms, wars, plagues. We’ve never lived in a problem-free world. We tend to idealize the past as “simpler” times, but we forget that for most of civilization, people lived without running water or flushing toilets. I for one, am profoundly grateful for modern plumbing.
What truly feels different now is the pressure to optimize every corner of our lives. We’re drowning in data, yet starving for wisdom.
The other morning, I automatically reached for my phone before I was even out of bed. Twenty-five minutes passed before I broke the spell and sat up to start my day. In that space of time where my brain was barely functioning, I had already tried to absorb five global tragedies, fifteen new nutrition and wellness hacks, three pieces of marketing advice, and a “life-changing” new way to brush my teeth. I’d checked all my email and social media, the weather report, my calendar, and even the obituaries.
I hadn’t even had coffee yet.
By the time I finally got out of bed, I felt dizzy and discouraged. My brain was overloaded with information I couldn’t control. I felt scattered—unsure of what to even tackle first.
That’s when I realized I needed to step away from the technology. It’s not inherently bad. In fact, it holds tremendous potential for good. The problem was that I hadn’t stepped outside to see the natural light or hear the birds. I hadn’t laughed. I hadn’t even paused to pray. I was crammed full of information—but completely disconnected from myself.
Ironically, it was one of those very wellness hacks—buried in that overwhelming scroll—that reminded me of the benefits of natural light and the importance of going outside to let the morning sunlight touch my face. Technology had offered me a good idea… but I had almost missed the chance to receive it. The tool wasn’t the problem—my constant consumption was.
Since that morning, I’ve started a new habit: sitting outside for just ten minutes before my day begins. No phone. Just sunlight touching my face, soaking into my eyes and brain. I breathe deeply. I pause. I pray. I reflect. I give thanks.
It’s such a small thing, but it’s been grounding. Restorative. Human.
I’ve been reminding myself of something simple but powerful: I am wonderfully designed. No trend, algorithm, or “life hack” can take that away. Body, soul, and spirit—I am created in the image of God.
In this age of information overload, we tend to overcomplicate everything.
What’s the “best” form of exercise for women over 40?
Should I be taking magnesium glycinate or citrate?
What’s the optimal morning routine backed by neuroscience?
These questions aren’t bad. But they’re also not the most important.
We forget the basics—the things that cost nothing but give everything.
Gratitude.
Deep breathing.
Natural light.
Walking.
Stretching.
Solid relationships.
Music.
Prayer.
Laughter.
Creativity.
Forgiveness.
Shared meals.
Can you imagine how thrilled Big Pharma would be if they could bottle the benefits of a 45-minute walk? Or sell a gratitude pill? Or monetize the effects of sitting across from a good friend and being fully known?
But they can’t. And that’s the miracle.
Even the richest, most famous people on the planet can’t escape the ache that comes from a disembodied life. Have you noticed how angry and restless many of them seem as they age? No amount of money can shield us from the soul’s need for truth, beauty, meaning, and love.
The world wants us to consume more, strive more, optimize more. But maybe the real invitation is to come back to what we’ve always known.
Today, remember: you are already wonderfully human.
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