Try It, Then You Know

I’ve been facing a lot of ‘Why, Why, Why’ since the beginning of 2010.

And it’s all because of my decision that I guess, is a contradiction to some people.

Within our society, I realise that people want their lives to be secure. They just want to live peacefully. Let’s say for the sake of money, some people choose to work as an employee in a small to large corporation. Why not? They say. It’s secure; you’ll get fixed income every month, some other benefits, get promotion and of course, higher income for higher position.

So when I decided to leave this secure situation, people start to react and throw out heaps of ‘why’ to me:
1. Why do you wanna leave your job? (Isn’t it good to work in such a big company? Isn’t it good to be a professional in that promising industry?
2. Why do you wanna leave this country? (Isn’t it good that you can go anywhere without traffic? Isn’t it good that you can do anything here?)
3. Why don’t you try to get a house by mortgage? (Isn’t it good for long-term investment? Don’t you also need to get a house for your future family?)

Or similar questions...
1. Are you sure you’re leaving?
2. Are you sure you won’t regret later on?
3. Are you sure it’s worthwhile?

And even more...
1. What is your next plan?
2. Which career are you looking forward?
3. What do you think about your future?
4. Are you sure that plan is worthwhile?
5. Do you have enough savings?
6. Are you going to open a business?

Blablabla. Like it’s never ending.

I always tried to give a brief and logical explanation covering all those questions. But in the end, I’m exhausted. I’m tired of having all those questions whining around. I’m tired of answering them over and over.

Here’s my quick comment:
I know human needs to be secure, even people like to be in their comfort zone. But then, isn’t it good when you can step out, stretch yourself, challenge yourself to something bigger than what you’re facing now?

Why do I need to get out, while I can have everything in my own zone? Yes, I can hear you say.

Look around you. See it clearly. Are you happy with your life? Really happy? Or not really? Or even you get bored?

I didn’t say that my decision is right and you people are wrong. But again, life is about choices. My box is getting so bored while I’ve been so secured inside. Even worse, I’m not happy inside and so often get confused with what I’m gonna do with my life.

That is why, I choose to step out from my box and take a walk. It might sound risky, but I’m sure it’s worth to try. Coz if you've never tried it, you’ll never know if it’s good or bad.

- Try it, then you know. Good or bad, who knows?