We Are Never Satisfied
Start writing a post
Student Life

We Are Never Satisfied

When did temporary become the new forever?

83
We Are Never Satisfied

I have been finding myself lately wondering about my generation. Chock full of go-getters and "started from the bottom now we're here's." We are the generation that never stops; we will blast through the glass ceiling and take the world by storm! We are never satisfied.

We are never satisfied.

We create a temporary world for ourselves. Our snapchats disappear in 24 hours, pictures and statuses can be deleted, we invest our time into hook ups and half of our relationships die in the "talking stage." We change our hair depending on the season. The newest phone comes out and we have to have it. We stop investing in family and build our own out of fair weather friends. We fall in love with people we barely know.

Our lives have become temporary.

We've all seen it, that picture of the elderly couple :"If something was broken we fixed it; we didn't throw it away," and my generation has seemed to forgotten that. But it's true; nothing and no one in this world is perfect, not even your "soulmate," but that doesn't mean you need to find someone new. You don't have to jump from person to person until you find the "perfect person." It will not happen.

Our relationships aren't just temporary, almost every aspect of our lives isn't set in stone. We are constantly hopping from one thing to the next, terrified of becoming content.

"How do you know you aren't settling?" "Julie isn't really happy, she totally just settled for that job."

"I can't believe she married ______, she could do better."

What is so wrong with being content in your life? Hit pause and look at where you are and how far you've come. Take a breath, stop jumping from guy to guy or job to job. Appreciate where you come from. Stop running from your past, if you don't like what you see in the rearview mirror then stop and change directions. Write your own future.

I'm afraid that we will forget what it's like to be happy with what we have, that all we'll know is that we have to have the newest, the fastest, the best. Soon the older generations will be gone and we will just keep jumping.

Never satisfied, always temporary.

It's OK to be content sometimes. You don't have to keep searching. If it's broken, fix it. Don't run to the store for another.



Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
the beatles
Wikipedia Commons

For as long as I can remember, I have been listening to The Beatles. Every year, my mom would appropriately blast “Birthday” on anyone’s birthday. I knew all of the words to “Back In The U.S.S.R” by the time I was 5 (Even though I had no idea what or where the U.S.S.R was). I grew up with John, Paul, George, and Ringo instead Justin, JC, Joey, Chris and Lance (I had to google N*SYNC to remember their names). The highlight of my short life was Paul McCartney in concert twice. I’m not someone to “fangirl” but those days I fangirled hard. The music of The Beatles has gotten me through everything. Their songs have brought me more joy, peace, and comfort. I can listen to them in any situation and find what I need. Here are the best lyrics from The Beatles for every and any occasion.

Keep Reading...Show less
Being Invisible The Best Super Power

The best superpower ever? Being invisible of course. Imagine just being able to go from seen to unseen on a dime. Who wouldn't want to have the opportunity to be invisible? Superman and Batman have nothing on being invisible with their superhero abilities. Here are some things that you could do while being invisible, because being invisible can benefit your social life too.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

19 Lessons I'll Never Forget from Growing Up In a Small Town

There have been many lessons learned.

70973
houses under green sky
Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Keep Reading...Show less
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

132536
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments