In a modern society designed for comfort, indulgence and entertainment, too often do we grow complacent of our own situations, without striving to be better (myself included). Is it human nature to avoid difficult situations and take the easier path? Yet an easier path simply means no growth, sure it will be satisfactory in the present, but maybe it’s not the wisest option in a long-term perspective.
Just yesterday, I was in my Lyft, which reminded me of the day when I just moved to Seattle, taking the Lyft from the airport. At that time, everything was new and shining, and there were innumerable different possibilities I saw in this shining new city. Yet silently and without notice, I started to become complacent of my life here. I had a good job, a nice apartment, enough to eat/drink/entertain–what else was there to be desired? A passive choice at that, I simply avoided any tension because it was easier, my life was good “enough”. Yet maybe it’s this complacency that hinders my very ability to grow. And it’s not saying I’m not “growing” per se. Of course I’m learning new things every day, at work, at life, etc. But it’s limited by something.
When we get welded into our daily routines, it’s hard to see different possibilities. But maybe the tough decision is sometimes the right decision—we just need enough courage to choose it.