The Convenience Factor
In our society convenience seems to be the top factor is almost everything. We live at an extremely fast pace, so it only makes sense that convenience is the highest priority.
Internet speeds, microwaves, pre-cooked or prepared meals, instant access to music, shows, books and information, Amazon, grocery delivery, and on and on. Because we're so busy we look for shortcuts of convenience to help us manage our busy lives.
We've accepted that convenience is a good thing. But is it?
It seems that doing what is convenient isn't always what's best. The most convenient coffee isn't the best coffee. The best coffee takes time to make. The best meals take time to make, they're not found in drive throughs. The deepest and most meaningful relationships are quite inconvenient, they take time and energy. The shortest route somewhere may not be the best route.
The things that come free or easy are hard to appreciate. It's the things that are inconvenient, that take time and effort, that we appreciate.
Internet speeds, microwaves, pre-cooked or prepared meals, instant access to music, shows, books and information, Amazon, grocery delivery, and on and on. Because we're so busy we look for shortcuts of convenience to help us manage our busy lives.
We've accepted that convenience is a good thing. But is it?
It seems that doing what is convenient isn't always what's best. The most convenient coffee isn't the best coffee. The best coffee takes time to make. The best meals take time to make, they're not found in drive throughs. The deepest and most meaningful relationships are quite inconvenient, they take time and energy. The shortest route somewhere may not be the best route.
The things that come free or easy are hard to appreciate. It's the things that are inconvenient, that take time and effort, that we appreciate.
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