Steve Jobs was famous for saying that our purpose was to put a dent in the universe. In small and big ways, we should always try to improve things.

On the other hand, how much time are you taking to enjoy things as they are? The universe will always be there for somebody to beat on. But we only have so much time to enjoy what we have.

Given the alternative between beating my head against the steel wall every day or watching the cardinals at my bird feeder while enjoying a cup of tea, I’ve decided the latter actually isn’t so bad sometimes.