The unknown bliss of being a duck

The reflecting pool at Washington DC. I wonder if like the ducks, we as a people can become so preoccuppied with what we are doing and so into our own pursuits and goals of fulfillment that we sometimes go around the world oblivious to what's around us and end up with are Arses hanging out for all the world to see and laugh at. I guess if we were ducks this wouldn't be so bad as they are getting food and having a blast swimming in a fine swimming hole. But as a person with higher thought capabilities is this good enough to only be after my own self interests or is there something more?