The Comfort of Misery

The difference between a superstar athlete and one who struggles is that the superstar enjoys being a superstar while the other enjoys the struggle. This suggests that the majority of people love to live in misery. There is great comfort in misery and familiarity. People feel comfortable in what they are accustomed to, like a home where they know the layout and can navigate in the dark. When placed in a new environment, discomfort arises. However, it is important to note that feeling discomfort is not necessarily a good or bad thing, as there are no 'shoulds' or obligations. People become comfortable based on what they are accustomed to. This idea is reflected in the film Shawshank Redemption, where an inmate who has been imprisoned for 50 years is afraid to leave because they have become institutionalized. This concept is emblematic of human beings in general.