People need routines. It's like a theme in music. But it also restricts your thoughts and actions and limits your freedom. It structures your priorities and in some cases distorts your logic.
Haruki Murakami in 1Q84 discusses the importance of routines in our lives, comparing them to musical themes that provide structure and familiarity. These routines help establish priorities and bring a sense of stability. However, this structure can also be restrictive, confining our thoughts and actions, and ultimately limiting our personal freedom.
While routines can create a framework for decision-making, they may also distort how we perceive situations and guide our choices. Murakami suggests that although routines are essential, they can lead to a narrow way of thinking, which may hinder creativity and flexibility in our lives.
