Mondays get a bad rap. Its the beginning of the work week, which means emails to respond to, reports to write, clients to meet, etc. The compounding of menial tasks with only so many hoursin the day spawns stress.

Butsometimes it helps to put that existence in perspective. The video above hints at the geological processes that unfolded over millions of years to form the Hawaiian islands we know today.

And thats not to say that theyre a finished product. Lava continues to flow from the Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island, eventually spilling into the sea.

Taking the time to appreciate Hawaiis beauty, and how slowly the Earth continues to change, is instructive. It shows how the tasks on which we place so much importance are simply not so pressing after all.

So give yourself four minutes this Monday, full screen the video above, and let your mind wander.

You can also check out a 360 version here.

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This Video About the Formation of the Hawaiian Islands Is Like a Monday Meditation - TheInertia.com