hellomiko said:
Because this is capitalism... everyone does the same thing, you go to school, get a job after, make money, popular culture promotes what's suppose to be 'socially fun' like going on holidays, night outs, honeysuckle like that. If you think out of that box, i.e. don't conform, people will neglect you and you'll be left behind. I guess this notion of conformity is what makes life soo boring for me... at least that's how I feel, for others probably not.
Great response! I agree that this is part of it for me.
I was going to talk about money.
New experiences can get you possibly the greatest caliber of excitement achievable. first time sex? first time skating along the lake? first time playing a sport with a group? first time going to a shooting range? first time leaving the country? first time having a conversation using another language? seeing a great movie for the first time is usually the best time, though the second and third can be awesome for picking up on things missed the first time. But that's true with a lot of stuff. But after awhile, it all can get old.
Your financial means has a major effect on the ceiling for new experiences.
While there's MUCH we can do with moderate means, we're still limited by our money - yes, that money we get from spending a LOT of our time WORKING! And that working? boring because it is highly repetitive and probably not enjoyable a great deal of the time.
So limited time, limited money earned doing a non-exciting job which is limiting our potential for new experiences that depend on money...
Limited money has an impact on our mental states as well. We get discouraged about doing things, or don't ever find the drive. How many people will never leave their country because they don't feel they have the money? How many people aren't learning because they don't feel they have the time and money?
Imagine if hours were cut drastically and wages were increased drastically. Imagine MOST people having much more money AND time to enjoy life.
The key is to make due with what you have and be open minded about trying the new things you're able to (as Luna was saying). Since last year I've been all about engaging my hobbies and finding new ones.