Israeli Kindergarten. Dual-income couples often arrived late to pick up their children. As a result, the kindergarten implemented a rule that parents would face a fine if they were late; however, even though this introduced a penalty system, it also led to more delays in pickup times. By replacing feelings of guilt with money, paying a fee for being late became the new norm. After recognizing the mistake and removing the fine system, what happened? More parents started arriving late. When money becomes involved, the exchange of value fundamentally changes the nature of the relationship. And once that change occurs, it doesn’t revert. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”
The frequent sensation of missing someone, coupled with the increasing number of missing persons, is evidence that we are aging. People tend not to miss those linked to bad memories. Yearning is a happy emotion. When the feeling of yearning is intense, the regret for the person also grows larger. When happy memories and regrets intertwine, it can result in heartache. Perhaps happiness and unhappiness ultimately become indistinguishable. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”