Curiosity Chronicle The Things You Prayed For
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Nov 26, 2025 Thanksgiving serves as a backdrop for reflecting on gratitude and the blessings we often take for granted. Sahil Bloom shares his personal journey through a two-year infertility struggle, contrasting it with the joys of his current life. He discusses how we sometimes complain about what we once fervently prayed for. The concept of hedonic adaptation reveals how new heights become the norm, leading to ingrained discontent. Thanksgiving encourages us to pause and appreciate small joys, highlighting the importance of balancing ambition with present appreciation.
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Struggle Before Gratitude
- Sahil Bloom recounts a two-year struggle with infertility while living far from family and misaligned with his priorities.
- He prayed every night for a healthy child and later realized he had achieved that wish.
Toddler Chaos That Reframes Priorities
- Sahil describes a moment when his toddler disrupted his focused work after his book launch.
- A photo of his newborn son snapped him out of complaining and reminded him of what he had once prayed for.
Hedonic Adaptation Explains Dissatisfaction
- Sahil explains hedonic adaptation: positive changes become baseline expectations over time.
- What thrilled you yesterday often becomes the thing you later complain about.
