9 to 5

[poliphilo]

The kind of life that everyone is supposed to want- safe, secure, prosperous, no serious worries or upsets, steady employment, 2.5 children- all that sort of thing-  is the kind that people are most likely to regret when they look back from the lip of the grave. On the other hand a rackety sort of life, full of changes of scenery and fortune- with slidings up and down the social scale- is the kind they're most likely to be pleased with.

We're not timorous beasties, us humans- we're designed for hardship and adventure. Our brains and bodies are adaptable and resilient. They crave the fullest exercise we can give them. 9 to 5 is not really what we want.

I look back and, by and large, the things I'm proudest of are the risks I took.

Comments

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Me neither.

There are so many things to be experienced, done, seen, undergone in this life. If you don't take advantage of at least some of the opportunities that come your way you're liable to regret it.

[matrixmann]

For me it's not the experience - I think I just don't know what to do with this standard that humans put to themselves. I can't find anything enjoyable with it. But I would guess I'm not the only creature which does so. Others only lack the courage, they need to be told "that's fine to be egoistic IN THAT WAY".