Comments on: The Comfort Trap

By: Kerry Cruden

Kerry Cruden — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 20:52:18 +0000

Great article Dave, having lived a ‘more simpler life’ for a short time , I have had to step back into the busy circus 🎪 for work in a changing period of my life. I cannot switch off in this ‘state’ that we are in whilst in that circus. I have always thought of all this as a merry go round!! So couldn’t agree more, longing to step back outside of the entrapments, although not easy. Even when u make it to the ‘dream’ place, that seems to have its challenges too! x need to step back into discomfort as these cosy items around me are def. Somewhere I have slipped back into! Thanks and keep writing! Given me food for thought, x k

By: Susanna

Susanna — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 16:18:51 +0000

Hi Dave,
I, too, live in the countryside and I went to my first Celtics game this past winter! I agree it was exciting but overwhelming, and I think that level of stimulation goes against our instincts. An experience like that makes me want to balance it out with some time in nature. Or spend quality time with my children, which I also find to be very grounding.
As for pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones, training for a challenge checks a lot of boxes: physical, mental, social. As a very active person myself, I admire your ability to challenge yourself in new ways. I’m inspired to seek out new ways to push myself as well!

By: Paula

Paula — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:37:03 +0000

Love love the buzz I get from “doing” & “eating” what is good for the soul body & mind. No feeling like it. Only little issue I have is that “age” adds to the level of commitment and effort needed. Ah but it feels so good when it is done

By: Nicky

Nicky — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:49:32 +0000

Absolutely spot on. You speak from the heart and connect to the heart. You are both an inspiration. Keep going keep doing. I love it all.

By: Rita

Rita — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 11:18:09 +0000

Loved this, you speak from your heart and do it so vividly. Your next step will be writing a book on your adventures that would be amazing wort reading.!!!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 17:32:59 +0000

I just LOVE your happier columns. They are so inspirational and I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the time you take to share such beautiful engaging thoughts 🙂

By: Katka

Katka — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:40:22 +0000

Beautiful writing Davie. I do have to wonder though how much harmony and peacefulness our ancestors in those tribes actually had given the fact they were trying to survive constantly.
Seeing how existential problems in families can often break even the strongest bonds, it leaves me wondering if that would be the life I’d trade for.
I definitely agree that our lives got way too quick way too fast but I think being aware of those things pushes us naturally back to nature, to seek that roughness and serenity.

As much as I think that the Americans have it much more intense, seeing an NBA game with the boys is definitely on my bucket list😉.

Hope to have a proper chat together in person soon again.
much love,
Katka

By: Marta-J.

Marta-J. — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:35:10 +0000

I also have thought about this paradox that on one hand it feels nice to have these commodities but on the other hand we are going further away from what and how our bodies are designed to be. I believe it is about finding that balance – the need for comfort, safety and rest and the human need to go out there, explore, feel alive in our bodies and thrive on all levels (physical, mental, spiritual).

By: Johanne Bernard

Johanne Bernard — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 07:35:47 +0000

Totally Dave. Your thoughts and comparison with the Roman gladiators, my father used to do the same comparison. And I love this idea of having an annual discomfort challenge. Looking forward to read you more about it.

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 01:30:19 +0000

Great article. This exposes an aching in the soul that people can and should relate to! So important to stay grounded and practice daily gratitude in these precious times. Well done on such an important piece of writing.

By: Di Scott

Di Scott — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:43:19 +0000

So much truth in these words,
I moved out of the concrete jungle for all of these reasons and now live a simple life surrounded by nature in beautiful Margaret River.

Thank you

By: Anne Turner

Anne Turner — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:26:54 +0000

Outstanding yet again, you write wonderfully