Chorus: (loud, not shouting) Habituation! Habituation!
Verse 1: Why
does beauty fade over time in the eye of the beholder? What is it
about the
perception of a beautiful person, object, or experience that
makes a sublime moment so fleeting?
Chorus: (same) Habituation!
Verse 2: When we repeatedly listen to a favorite song, or enjoy a sinful dessert, the experience lessens in intensity over time. With each repetition, our experience of it changes. It is possible that we may over think or intellectualize an experience which could reduce the emotional impact it may have on us. But more often, I believe familiarity and habituation play a large role in the degree to which our impressions change over time.
Chorus: (slightly
softer) Familiarity breeds contempt!
Verse 3: When we are first seduced by the beauty of
a rare experience, we want the sensations to last for as long as possible.
One reason for the gradual decline of intensity may simply be our inability
to contend with sustained emotions. When we become dazzled by the same
experience over and over, we may easily become vulnerable to the
enchantment, lessening our ability to manage the tasks of everyday living,
ultimately losing connection with ourselves and others.
Chorus: (soft)
Seduction.
Verse 4: Daydreaming,or a new romantic love
interest, are common examples of situations where we can easily lose track
of immediate goals. Though wholly interesting and exciting,these situations
may place us in a vulnerable or even dangerous position overlong periods of
time.
Verse
5: Addiction is an extreme
form of habituation. Addiction is dangerous
not lessen with each occurrence. Addiction threatens social stability, and
often survival itself.