We humans can get used to anything. It really is remarkable. The problem is that we often use this glorious ability of ours to stay stuck in mediocrity. Oh, the years we waste adapting to lousy marriages, soul-sucking jobs, being friends with people who are rude to waitresses.
Interpretation
Humans can adapt to almost anything, but this ability can lead to complacency in unfulfilling situations.
This quote highlights the remarkable adaptability of humans, which often allows us to remain in comfort zones that are actually detrimental to our well-being. It critiques the tendency to accept mediocrity—be it in relationships, careers, or friendships—thereby wasting valuable time and potential on situations that do not enrich our lives.
In practice
In a motivational speech about overcoming complacency in the workplace.
Perfectionism and procrastination have such a fine line. You say, 'Well, I want it to be good. I want it to be perfect.' But what you're really doing is not doing your work. You're putting off showing up and being visible because then you're going to be judged, and it might suck.
Step aside from all thinking, and there is nowhere you can't go.
The mind that is wise mourns less for what age takes away; than what it leaves behind.
We have a spiritual responsibility to be consciously grateful because that energy's frequency flows from us and assists in our own healing, our brother's and sister's healing, and ultimately the healing of the planet, our EarthMother.
The old believe everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young know everything.
In any moment, no matter how lost we feel, we can take refuge in presence and love. We need only pause, breathe, and open to the experience of aliveness within us. In that wakeful openness, we come home to the peace and freedom of our natural awareness.
When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I've never tried before.
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