So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life

of security, conformity, and conservatism, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future.

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It depends on the individual. Some value their safety, their achievements, what they have built in their life (even if nothing is really safe here) and others are more risky
The problem is when someone is afraid but would like to change and have the means for it, and doesn't do it.

SW-User

@SW-User But there is a danger in being lulled into the tranquility of safety and comfort, and it does prevent spiritual, emotional and mental growth. Just because someone values something doesn't make it valuable or good.

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@SW-User An example that comes to mind is Lady Hatfield. She ate nothing but chicken and valued it. She was comfortable with it and felt just fine, safe and happy. But she eventually died cause in reality her body wasn't getting the sustenance it needed.

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@SW-User it depends on the context really. Life is very unstable and changing to say something is really "safe". Spiritual growth comes in different ways.

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@SW-User And how do you presume it comes about?

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@SW-User lots of it comes from the realization of acceptance of situations that you can't change and make the best of them. Other times it's about learning from others... Others are about trying different alternatives. It's not always just one way for it.