There are steps towards progressing in evolution which occur when one is in a learning process. It can be a real juggling act trying to balance the inner and outer worlds. The mental, physical and spiritual understanding of being are all important and need equal attention. If one, is neglected, then the rest of the organism can suffer. Our original being is cloaked by the centuries of masks, ego, and personnas.
Humans become trapped in living for the material world.
We become self-occupied in fulfilling our outer needs, wants, and desires while neglecting the physical. The hectic pace continues to escalate. We use the excuse that we don't have time, but really we don't make the time. Busy filling time. Even though entertainment can be boring, even though routines can be boring, even though we exhaust ourselves with athletics, outdoor adventures, shopping, etc, we continue.