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Life constantly changes, but too many people sabotage their own happiness by longing for stability. People should actively engage in adaptability so they more easily feel grateful for whatever life provides. What does this look like?
Sleeping: Practice sleeping in bed, and on the couch, and on the floor and outside on the ground. Practice sleeping with the lights off, with the lights on, with the curtains closed, with the curtains open. Sleep in the heat. Sleep in the cold. Go to bed early. Go to bed late. Get up early. Get up late. You can now get a good nights sleep no matter where you are or the situation.
Eating: Eat foods you’ve never tried. Eat foods you know you don’t like. Mix everything on your plate together for a combined mash of flavors. Eat things by themselves with no seasoning. Eat less than you think you should. Eat more than you think you should. Don’t eat for a day or two. You can now be satisfied with whatever food options you have for a meal, even if there are no options.
Socializing: Start a conversation with someone you don’t know. Publicly do something that embarrasses you. Ask for things even if you know they will probably be declined. Tell people who like you to have a good day. Tell people who hate you to have a good day, and mean it. Sing in public. Dance in public. Tell someone if you like their tattoo. You can now live the life you want and every stranger is a potential new friend.
The less you are dependent on stability for your happiness, the more happiness you will find everywhere.
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