In the army, before a task, they used to school us to imagine the worst case scenario. That way, in case of horror, the mind is prepared. The most severe traumas happen then, they told us, when the horror is least expected.
Interestingly enough, the greatest joy and laughter appear then when we least expect it too. Hearing a joke for the second time never has quite the same effect. Kyle Cease, a comedian and motivational speaker once said: "Everything that is funny, is usually spontaneous and unexpected." (forgive me Kyle if I didn't quote you word by word)
How fascinating that the greatest joys and also the greatest hardships hit us when we are least expect them.
It explains why we, on one hand feel the need of control, and on the other hand seek for the rush of spontaneity and adventure.
Do we need both? Or is a life of joy and lightness worth the risk?
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