Mental development is a by-product of hard work and effort.

Without challenges we would literally wither and die (which also would be perfect).

It seems to me in a general sense we as a society are enamored with the mystical, mysterious, the unseen & unknown. We are looking for the hidden teaching, the secret scroll or fountain of youth, and of course heaven and hell.

Everybody wants to be pretty because that's what they've been told will make them feel good even though there's no proof that people who are prettier are healthier and happier. So why don't we just cut to the chase and go straight to what makes us feel good?

Mental development is a by-product of hard work and effort.

There is nothing wrong with what he said or she said or they did, even though it does not feel good.

From inanimate object, to microorganism, to plant, to insect, to animal, to human, there is an evolving level of intelligence.