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Essay / Class Perception: Greener Grass - 1073
Have you ever stopped to think about how different your life could have been? Whether you live on a farm in the middle of Nebraska, are a world-renowned fashion designer anchored in the heart of New York, or teach weekly ski lessons in Colorado, you may have thought about idea of leading a different lifestyle. . However, a big question remains: would your life be better if you led another one? We only need to look around us today to see a multitude of people dissatisfied with their living conditions. It doesn't matter if she's a single mother, a wealthy architect, or an ordinary middle-class student; anyone might suddenly feel the need to change their current conditions. This statement, however, does not need to be proven, because we can already guess that very few people are truly happy inside and out. The real debatable question here is whether changing your lifestyle would truly alter your being in the desired positive way. In my opinion, it doesn't matter if any of the descriptions above describe you perfectly or if each situation deviates from your daily routine; No matter what life you live, the grass will never be greener on the other side. It is one's cognitive rationalization that changes the circumstances, not the change itself, and living with such a mentality is in no way beneficial to our being. To begin with, everyone experiences problems in their lives. Not a day goes by without someone on the planet being put to the test in an extremely trying situation. It must therefore be concluded that no matter where they go or what they do, difficulties will eventually arise and make their path moderately strewn with pitfalls. Without intending to sound like an inspirational speaker, by foc...... middle of paper ...... the reasons behind these alterations in the environment and physical attributes are due to uncontrollable circumstances or to a desire for something new deep within ourselves. soul that no one can know. The only thing that is certain is this: you have the power to make a change, a change that could benefit the world or a change that could continue your destruction. Works Cited McRaney, David. " Confirmation bias "You're not that smart." You're not that smart. June 23, 2010. the web. October 25, 2011. .Vincent. "Relationship advice: why the grass is always greener on the 'other side | HealthMoneySuccess.com." Health Money Success | A personal development blog to guide you to success. Health Money Success, 2008. Web. October 25. 2011. .