I have enjoyed low-level risk since early adolescence, such as taking a new route to school/work (I find that the way home is a safer risk than the way there), choosing a new ice cream flavour (I once ate fish ice cream and threw-up
but the ice cream was free) or going to an event that I was invited to but have never thought to attend (I helped some random students in my dorm move because I had no other plans and we ended up working together that semester, see weird video). I felt that these choices were fun, safe and pushed the boundaries of my existence. It also helps me make new acquaintances which is (now) something that I'm great at.
When I met Kill, I discovered that he did this too but in a slightly different way than I myself. While I like to make new choices and add them to my current structure, he consistently reviews his daily choices to be more efficient. For example, after dating for a year, he decided to cut out most meat from his diet to see if he felt less tired from the difficult digestion. He liked it and now I've joined him, although, I required some persuasion and we analyzed the research. Another day, we made two omelettes to decipher if milk actually makes cooked egg fluffier (it does). We'll evaluate a route we often take and keep track of times that one route is better than others (every human who commutes probably does this!). I often experiment with medication so that I'm taking the lowest dose that provides good results, especially with pain medication. I also ask myself if the juice is worth the squeeze? I must decide if the results are worthwhile enough for the negatives.
I find that experimentation is exciting and makes me feel proud of myself. It should be a way for humans to consider their circumstances and create the most happiness possible from their lives. Try to push yourself in a comfortable way this week. Are you a new choice person or a reviewer of current circumstance?
I really admire the latter group even though I'm a new chooser; the grass is always greener, right?
2 comments:
Last night, I experimented with a new choice by trying a truffle oil pizza (big hardship, right?) It tasted like butter so I'm assuming that's what truffle is like :)
I've also been refining my lifestyle to cut out sugars. I did not eat banana on my Red River this morning because they're high in sugars and I'm in the process of cleansing my body of cancer - which love sugars!
Excellent post! It's your best one yet, even though we sound like such nerds.
I am more of a constant reviewer. But I have noticed that constant criticism of my choices can lead to problems as well. This self-improvement junk is a slippery slope I guess.
Post a Comment