I am the kind of person who can get into a serious rut. I’ve eaten the same salad almost every night for 5 years, have two cups of coffee every morning, hike the same trails, watch Frasier reruns, and take a stroll around the backyard every night. I love to do the same activities I enjoy over and over. Each is very satisfying to me, but sometimes I think I depend on them to give my life structure. So I fill my life with my favorite things, but then there’s no room for anything new.
Could I rotate out some of my favorite things? And why do I need structure? Would I fall apart without it? What would happen? I don’t know!! That's the draw and the anxiety.
I guess, in retrospect, some organization is good. It keeps my life flowing, and allows my mind to wander, which is what I like. But, really, none of the activities mentioned above fall in the organization category (except for the walk around the backyard at night—the dog must have it!).
That’s why I love this quote by Mark Twain. It captures the appeal and the danger of getting out of the comfort zone—sometimes the limb breaks, but if it doesn't, ahhh.....the fruit is delicious. And, you know, even if the limb breaks, I may still get the fruit, plus a few bruises!!
