The phrase ‘it’s a way of life’ indicates a sense of permanence in which arguably we will learn to transgress no bounds and keep within a radius of comfortability – it is suggestive of a structured life where spontaneity is completely out of the horizon. While some see life within a structured framework as satisfactory, perhaps there is a degree to which this level of structure becomes a barrier to achieving ones most preeminent self.

Undoubtedly, we are expected to have a tinge of structure to every-day life – for most it’s a school/work routine each day and a fortunate break on the weekends for some. From a certain perspective, this life in itself is a social construct (but that’s a whole different topic). Put simply, the point is that extreme rigidity in life could possibly impede us from achieving our highest level of excellence; we begin to find comfort within our boundaries and thus remain ignorant to the possible opportunities beyond our knowledge, never even stepping over the lines to find them ourselves. Is this comfort and structure beneficial at all for the greater good?

In a society where we are expected to be the best, do the best and achieve the best, the societal construction of such routine and structure ultimately hinders the path to flourishing and reaching one’s full potential – essentially, the path to becoming the best seems out of reach. Perhaps subconsciously, we adapt to our routines so much that we forget to broaden our horizons and explore beyond what we know. Personal growth and self-acknowledgement both contribute to our abilities to develop ourselves as individuals, and perhaps in some form, an excessive adherence to strict routine in our lives could hinder both of these aspects.

Liberating ourselves and living in the moment, taking things day by day rather than through strict routinely guidelines could be the catalyst to channelling our most elevated and accomplished selves. Sticking solely to a routine and erasing any chance for freedom becomes a barrier to what we could potentially deem to one day be success, had we allowed ourselves to flourish in spite of the barriers we ourselves place. Perhaps then, that becomes a lifestyle. Spontaneity isn’t just a way of life – it’s living.