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Proverb: Variety is the spice of life
What do you do when your steak is a little tough and bland?
You put a little pepper on it. What do you do when life is a bit tough and humdrum?
You add a little variety to it.
Why?
Because variety is the spice of life, my friend.
Variety is the spice of life means when life gets boring, you should try doing new things. A change of pace is good for you.
When life gets boring, you should spice it up by doing new things.
A change of pace is good for you.
Changing things up keeps life interesting and gives you a reason to get out of bed in the morning.
After all, a change is as good as a vacation.
You may be thinking oh, he’s not using that old cliché again, is he?
Yes, I am.
Sometimes, we have to speak truth to power.
No matter how much of a cliché it is, variety is the spice of life, and people follow the teachings of this proverb every day.
There’s a reason it’s a proverb, and that‘s because it’s true.
Our ancestors were wise enough to pass this knowledge down to us; the least we can do is acknowledge it.
It’s very useful advice to follow.
Spice it up whenever life begins to seem like a chore, and you feel like Bill Murray in your personalized version of Groundhog Day.
Visit a different grocery store or buy another brand of beans – maybe you won’t fart so much! Or perhaps more!!
Who knows what’ll happen if you make some changes?
You see, I believe it’s the little things that add up.
Making a minor tweak here or there could significantly impact your quality of life.
Instead of making your regular flavour of nabe (Japanese hot pot), why not try tandoori chicken nabe?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I see the expression on your face.
Remember, this post is about the proverb variety is the SPICE of life.
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