Should we be with like-minded people or get out from the comfort zone?

Being around like-minded people gives a comfortable feeling. I love to see when our ideas, thoughts match. Not only that, they can suggest using something that well fits our thoughts as well.

But!

I have a second thought on this!

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Being with the people that don't share the same belief, the same lifestyle also comes with great benefits. It's a total learning process to broaden our perspectives. Also, they help us to think a bit differently, solve our problems differently and that always helps to better fit in life.

I know, many wouldn't agree with this. Because being with the people that don't match with us means there's a chance to be like them over time. In that case, I believe, it's up to us what we choose to take and whatnot.

They're many out there, like even very religious people also who hang around others who have a different understanding about life but still can keep up with their beliefs. So it's not a problem. Rather, we should question ourselves why they do so. It's not because they are not happy being arou6like minded people but it's more about they like to explore life through people.

I was not at this same point from the beginning. It took me a while to realize I need to feel more comfortable with the people that don't match with us. Because they also have different thoughts about life and everything. And learning through them is always helpful.

When I was in middle school, I came across a boy who was too active in everything, in sports, study, and all. It seemed like he was always in a rush to prove how brilliant they are. It took me a while to communicate with him through I was not an introvert. But after we talked gradually we became good friends and we still have a good connection. From him, I learned so many things, some of my insecurities also gradually went away like giving speeches in public.

That was a huge learning for me when I look back. It also helped me to feel comfortable with people who don't carry the same value. And it helps me in my workplace, in my social life; everywhere.

So I would always say, we should give ourselves a chance of learning and exploring life through the people that are not like-minded rather always feel comfortable with the like-minded people.

Thanks for reading my post.