Consistency V Freshness

It has been a while since I updated, busy working it. Anyway.

I wanted to post a blog that is relevant to all aspects of my life right now. There is a interesting dichotomy where one should always be consistent, but one should also be open to new things and open minded. I agree with both of these statements but if I was not previously open to new things how can I be consistent while I seek out a more adventurous existence. I have come to the conclusion that while in the ideal essence of being consistent and the ideal of being open minded something has got to give. I look at the people that surround and appreciate the times they are consistent more than the times they are open minded. I look at myself and appreciate my own open mindedness more than my consistency.

This made me think why do I hold my friends, family, co-workers and associates to a different standard than myself. The conclusion I can to was when the people that surround me are consistent it is safe for me, and when I am open minded it can only mean good things for me. Once I realized this I had the horrible option of what to do about it all. What did I do? Nothing. What will I do? Nothing. I realized it will all work itself out.

I value my friends for their consistency but in the true spirit of being open minded I will allow them to seek out new and awesome things. And probably even give those new and awesome things consideration to try out as well. I do believe in balance though and know that this is not black and white, consistency in many forms will still be crucial in my life. Especially when it comes to the people that surround me. Where does this leave me? Right where I started.