Below is a passage I came upon in Frederick Nietzsche’s Untimely Meditations. It seemed important to pass along.
“This is the means by which an inquiry into the most important aspect can be initiated: let the youthful soul look back on life with the question ‘What have you truly loved up to now; what has drawn your soul aloft; what has mastered it and at the same time blessed it?'”
In Nietzsche’s book Thus Spoke Zarathustra, he explains that the goal of humanity is to become the Übermensch, or “Over-Man.” As best I understand it, the Over-Man is one who has transcended the rigors of adulthood and reverted to the playful and innocent mindset of a child. And while I fail miserably each day at becoming, or even resembling, the Over-Man, my life is better for trying.
Who knows, maybe you’ll find this concept interesting and aspire to become the “Over-Woman.” Regardless, do what you can to apply a childlike perspective to aspects of life which cause unreasonable stress. Be playful and spontaneous. Maintain a lighthearted attitude toward your own hardships. The more you are able to laugh at life’s absurdities, the happier you will be.