Not everything about the old days was better. However, when I read biographies and histories from previous centuries, I see something in those lives that isn’t as common today. Maybe it’s because they lived in hard times that they had to develop inner strength in order to survive and thrive, while today, for many people, life is much easier.
To some extent, it’s possible to have the best of both the old and the new worlds. We can enjoy the relative convenience, security, and prosperity of our modern age and work hard to cultivate old-fashioned habits that still serve us well.
