What Are The Problems?

Somethings aren't problems until we acknowledge them. We all have personal problems but I want to bring light to a larger existential crisis which is that of sustainability. What sustainability means to me is "keeping things going". Why it's a problem is because as we stretch out the systems we live in, it makes them less healthy to live in and they will eventually collapse. You've heard the term nothing is free? I believe the price we are paying for our present existence / lifestyles / experiences is taking time away from the future and taking recognition away from the past. Very fast growth is equal to something like cancer in nature. 

We have many arguably dysfunctional systems today and I'll name just a few:

• Quality air, water, food accessibility. We can't expect people to do more if they can't get past the basics can we? We have invented things like plastic and other toxic byproducts of inventing things to meet demand which we don't have a grip on how to properly dispose of. 
• Mental health. There are many dynamics which create pressures which need to be addressed. These pressure exist in the workplace, at home, on an interpersonal, societal, and of course individual levels. Things left unattended break down and by the time we notice it's too late. Some parts of society promote neglect as it's unattractive to bring certain things into light. You should not feel shame in needing or asking for help. This is also where generational problems arise. Parent who didn't get past their issues may create children who have their own set of issues. And in a world where the dynamics of things move faster and more complicated than before, this is a big compounding problem. 
• The education system. I feel we are wasting time having people learn impractical things. Then there's the fact that not all people are good at everything so we can't treat them all the same. Acknowledging and reinforcing individual strengths can lead to more confidence, more meaningful directions, and ultimately happier people. Happier children can lead to happier adults and families.

Besides systemic issues, I believe a lot of modern personal level problems are a matter of identity and integration (or the lack of). When you are confused who you are and what you believe in, you are susceptible to random ideas and get distracted easier. When you buy into all the ways we divide ourselves, we don't work together to "have nice things." When you succumb into fear, you become trapped. Becoming more secluded isn't a good thing and we have a prolific amount of people feeling apathy and / or loneliness, and anger. The truth is you are a part of something regardless of if you are aware of it or not or if you like it or not. We are having shared experiences which we all can relate with. We just need to spend a little time with ourselves and each other.