Growing Bored With Paradise

'' Novelty has charms that our minds can hardly withstand. ''

Ever heard of ''paradise''?
You know the place they refer to as ''heaven on earth'' where you feel like you’re rolling on ecstasy all the time? Well guess what now… I’ve spoken to some very special people who have had the chance to live on that highly desired island, and they’ve told me that it wasn’t even that desirable anymore….

Ah… welcome to the if-it’s-not-exciting-I-don’t-want-it-anymore era.

We’re constantly bombarded by newness, but the truth is that I’ve long ago lost track of it.
Should I even be ashamed of saying that on some days I secretly wish of losing my phone? Well I’m not ! Since I quit the social media scene last year, the itch of quitting it all has been more present than ever. What can I say, I’m just not one of those that will fall prey to the illusion of superficial pleasure.

I don’t think we’re wired to constantly want more out of life, people, material, etc.

However, I think we have been conditioned to adhere to this fake way of life.

When you live in the western world and you have all of your basic comforts and needs being met, what good is life if it doesn’t add that extra fun, am I right?
What’s good is a marriage if it’s not as passionate and thrilling as it used to be 20 years ago?
Whether you want to admit it or not, these are strong indicators that we’ve become accustomed to live life up to a certain standard.
On the other hand, gratitude looks like a pretty great trend from afar, but I mean, I already did my good deed of the day so that makes me a pretty grateful human, am I right?

Boredom is far from being a problem that can threaten one’s life, yet we see it as a torturous enemy. We avoid it like the plague. Widening our perspective is only a train of thought away, yet we feel like our own personal life and our own boredom problems has more value than the marriage we’re currently breaking by choosing to stray.

Welcome to the I-only-want-a-life-that-offers-complete-fulfillment era.
I wish you an everlasting fun stay!