Routines

We love to fixate. We are afraid of new, unknown things. Being novel is maybe the most difficult thing to do. A physical appearance is easy to observe and, therefore, the most visible way to see the patterns and changes, if there are any. Some people never change their hairstyle during their entire lifetime (and they do not have to be bald).

Leaving appearance aside, thinking and acting original is more important. We cling to our routines and thinking—we are lazy about discovering anything new and challenging the status quo. Thinking and questioning requires effort and work. It is easier to fall back on the good old habits and ways of behaving and acting. Unfortunately, this is the way of hurting oneself as well. By refusing to change, we are bound to break our routines once in a while. Some people go nuts, and most of us are just grumping about the extra effort it takes to adjust to the new situation. We are so attached to the old ways of living and the history, and we love routines. We prefer to be boring, predictable, and repetitive machines.

The biggest challenge is to recognize and fight free of all your routines and patterns—to continuously renew. But even renewing can become a habit and routine. The trick is to be fresh and awake every moment, without building any safe havens.