How to Rise Above Quiet Desperation
Henry David Thoreau is attributed with writing, “Most men lead lives of quiet desperation.” Thoreau said more than this statement but what is often omitted is more important, “Unconscious despair is concealed even under what are called games and amusements.” The first part of Thoreau’s statement defines the pain – most men lead lives of quiet desperation. The second part defines the problem – the despair is hidden under games and amusements. Let us unpack more of the pain, and the problem and then offer a solution.