I feel the same way about kids. For me, I think, it changed my perspective. Lots of things at work that would have bothered or frustrated me no longer do so. Having kids is a great way to develop a Zen attitude about some things.

Though, to be fair, you gain a whole new set of much scarier things to worry about.

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tmp2375 4 hours ago | parent | next [-]

It could be just getting older. I don't have any kids, but I care less about work now. It's just a job. Life is out there.

	▲	GMoromisato 3 hours ago \| parent [-]
		This! It's much healthier this way.

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8n4vidtmkvmk 4 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

I don't have kids but I'm learning to be more zen at work. I think its a learnable thing. I can see how kids would accelerate that though

	▲	GMoromisato 3 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Agreed! Being more Zen is awesome and you don't need kids for that.

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mkoubaa 6 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

If you don't have a zen attitude around a three year old you're going to have a bad time

	▲	thanedar 4 hours ago \| parent \| next [-]
		Zen about kids and warrior about work! And work = highest purpose!
	▲	GMoromisato 6 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		LOL! Totally!