I would agree that experiencing a city like New York would constantly stimulate and necessitate being always "on" and present. However, I wonder if this is an attribute of the city itself or the fact that you are still just a visitor to a more complex city than what you're used to. Since I'm not a New Yorker myself, I say this as a mere speculation. However, if this rings true, then the solution to greater intentionality and presence of thought might lead one to a more nomadic lifestyle unless we can find other sources that will create a similar type of "wake-up call" in our lives. I truly believe that those "other sources" exists and are worth exploring so that we are not so dependent on our circumstances or surroundings to gain that breath of fresh air in life.
Great point! I think my experience was a mix of the two -- not sure about the weight of contribution between both aspects.
And I agree. I believe there's a fine balance on generating a drive for oneself vs relying on external stimuli to push oneself. The mix of the two is a chemical formula based on knowing how we're bent. Everyone's different.
I'm comfortable driving myself. And sometimes I find my environment as the portion that dampens my personal drive. On the flip side, perhaps it's a good thing that my environment keeps me in check from going too fast with my personal ambitions. I don't always know what's best for me, and I trust that certain situations play out to teach me the right things.
Overall, I dwelled upon the "blessing" of discomfort -- whether it's forced upon you from external factors or sought after via personal drive.
I would agree that experiencing a city like New York would constantly stimulate and necessitate being always "on" and present. However, I wonder if this is an attribute of the city itself or the fact that you are still just a visitor to a more complex city than what you're used to. Since I'm not a New Yorker myself, I say this as a mere speculation. However, if this rings true, then the solution to greater intentionality and presence of thought might lead one to a more nomadic lifestyle unless we can find other sources that will create a similar type of "wake-up call" in our lives. I truly believe that those "other sources" exists and are worth exploring so that we are not so dependent on our circumstances or surroundings to gain that breath of fresh air in life.
Great point! I think my experience was a mix of the two -- not sure about the weight of contribution between both aspects.
And I agree. I believe there's a fine balance on generating a drive for oneself vs relying on external stimuli to push oneself. The mix of the two is a chemical formula based on knowing how we're bent. Everyone's different.
I'm comfortable driving myself. And sometimes I find my environment as the portion that dampens my personal drive. On the flip side, perhaps it's a good thing that my environment keeps me in check from going too fast with my personal ambitions. I don't always know what's best for me, and I trust that certain situations play out to teach me the right things.
Overall, I dwelled upon the "blessing" of discomfort -- whether it's forced upon you from external factors or sought after via personal drive.