Explain Why It Is Important To Put Life Into Perspective

In life it is easy to get this the wrong way around and remember all too easily the things that do not matter whilst overlooking the things that do really matter. We tend to tie ourselves up in knots when thinking about silly little things instead of focusing upon things that have far greater potential impact.

When major disasters happen in this World, like an earthquake, tsunami or war, our focus changes and we start to look at what really matters and put our lives into better perspective. In a relationship, many people focus upon minor annoyances to such an extent it can drive a real wedge between the partners. It is frequently only after the relationship has ended that one comes to realize that those little annoyances really should not have mattered at all.
What stops a person from maintaining a positive perspective and outlook all of the time? To be happy in life, one has to learn how to remember what matters and forget what