from the mind of critic-3/15/18

From the mind of critic: “If worn in shoes and jeans are more comfortable than brand new, are they imbued with our musk? Are they not as stiff as new clothes, or do we just know what to expect? Does comfortability happen not due to feel, but familiarity? Does breaking in new items bring fear of the unknown, or joy for opportunities? It’s always nice to slip on new shoes, pants, shirts or sit on a couch that’s well worn. The curvature, the softness of the material and peace of mind all dictate our feelings, when wearing or sitting on something we know. Are new things really uncomfortable to use, or are we just uncomfortable using them? Having things we’re used to isn’t a bad thing, unless they lead to fear of what’s new, which can quickly devolve to hate. Once we realize that old isn’t always comfortable, and new isn’t always improved, we’ll see new items, possesions, events, atitudes and beliefs are only scary if we think all answers belong to us. Being comfortable with ourself is good, a willingness to adapt is better. The unknown isn’t scary, it’s new. Balancing what we know with what we learn, will make the darkness lighter. Adapting and evolving is imprinted on our species, denying this is taking one step forward, and two steps back.” 🙂

 

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