I think struggle is for the most part living by supposed to, should, have to, got to, or must, resulting in feeling forced, trapped, and feeling some amount of powerlessness and victimization. I think of harmonious progress as doing what I choose to do that is in synch with my well-being, which feels free and empowering. My life is both overcrowded and full and good. Operating by supposed to, have to and should isn't good for my health, so I gave up living by those a long time ago. What I do, I choose to do. Some of what I chose to do I did to make money. Eventually I gave up a large portion of what I didn't enjoy which freed up more time for a good life. Much of what I do for a long time now is for my well-being, and sometimes my life is still overcrowded. What helps me prevent getting overcrowded is paying attention to how I feel and what I want, being selective, knowing that what I do is my choice so I better be careful as to what I choose, saying no to what is too much, and knowing that less is usually enough.
On Oct 26, 2019 David Doane wrote :