As we rise from the cervices of our warm beds in the morning, we can be overcome with a sense of bliss. A new day means many things: a new sunrise, endless opportunities for us to pursue-a fresh start. Or this is the ideal situation.
We can inevitability let routine crowd our psyche as we unconsciously begin our day the same way we always do. For some, this might include the function of the snooze on their alarm clock. Just a few more minutes we tell ourselves. After we have the gumption to finally get out of bed, we parade around like a lifeless piece of flesh; our eyes are barely open, our voice mumbly, and our movements perilous.
This does not explain the population as a whole. There are those (Godlike to some) who are called “morning people.” They are peppy in the morning and it does not appear that sleep deprivation or the forces of the night had any affect on their outlook. Don’t we all wishwe could emulate these people?
It’s completely fascinating to consider that as human beings we are prone to be creatures of habit. We eat at the same restaurants, where we order the same foods. We socialize with the same people, and talk about similar interests. And on, and on, and on.
Once in awhile, we might consider ourselves a bit adventous, a bit of a risk taker, as we order another menu item at a restaurant, all the while contemplating whether it will stand up to our usual order. Or if we’re feeling crazy, we might try a new place to visit, but to avoid all injury, we’ll probably choose something safe on the menu to avoid a completely horrible dining experience.
We might not all be this predictable, but I am sure each of us knows at least one person that follows each of these habits. And knowing this, it’s thought provoking to consider that as human beings we are comfortable with order, familiarity, and safety.
We do not always think highly of change. Yet, if we are honest with our tendencies, we can have an ounce of hope and little by little, we can step out of our comfort zone to reach bigger and better things.