By Barrie Davenport
If someone were to write a book about your life, would the title be something like The Predictable Tale of (Insert Your Name Here)’s Monotonous Existence — or would it be The Exciting Escapades of (Your Name)’s Wild and Adventurous Life ?
Your real life probably falls somewhere in-between agonizing monotony and wanton exhilaration — perhaps long stretches of boredom (or busyness) interspersed with moments of joy. (And even fun and joy can become predictable with repetition.)
As creatures of habit, our routines are comfortable and comforting. We humans tend to resist too much excitement even while we long for more exciting lives. Living an exciting life appears great in theory, but it’s a bit daunting when we’re faced with the possibility... More...
