Deliberate Adversity - A Counter to Modern Comfort

Our lives today are more comfortable than ever in human history. Why then are we suffering so much? One theory is that the increase in our modern comforts correlate with our inability to cope with the discomforts of our "first world problems."
To counter this phenomenon, we propose a practice of introducing deliberate adversity into our lives. The deliberate inclusion of adversity is especially important as children develop into adults. Without overcoming adversity in childhood, it would be very difficult for young adults to deal with failure, be resilient, and overcome the much more adverse circumstances of adult life. The broader societal effects could include the dramatic increase in mental health issues we've seen in recent years.
Join us to discuss this topic and what we can do about it.