After a long discussion with a co-worker today--I thought about the inevitability of risk taking.
What is it about inherent danger that draws in human beings? And honestly, it's really not just human beings--I mean the whole "Moth to a Flame"concept isn't exactly figurative (poor little semi-blind guys).
There is a definite organic attraction to the danger--so I have decided to come up with a little theory as to why....and that is,
We truly have nothing better to do.
This may seem like an oversimplification--but it is the basic truth because most of us live redundant lives. Whether we like it or not we are stuck in a routine that we are:
A-sort of ambivalent about but at least happy that we have some control over
B-miserable about but can't seem to do a damn thing to change
C-accepting, though possibly considering improving (if possible, you definitely want to be this one)
C- completely unaware of, even though there is regular partaking in the said redundant behavior on a daily basis***
***Side Note: If the latter is the case, well then I suppose this entry won't do much to shine a light on your oblivity (and whatever--because if that is not a word--it should be). Seriously if we are not all aware of our daily actions than what is it that we are really aware of??)
Where was I? oh yes! Risk-taking. So that is what it is all about....we have an uncontrollable need to break from the safety of life's routine
Of course, to what degree varies over time since our good ol' stick in the mud friend Responsibility flies in the face of this need and gradually eliminates certain options (damn kids. damn bills.)
It can be extremely a liberating, debilitating, titillating, or downright excruciating move. (My attempt at Walt Frazier-esquness).
Bottom line...Risks can indeed be gratuitous.
But in the end considering the brevity of life....
--isn't it worth it?
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