There are elements of my character which, if altered, may cause me to live a better general life, but I would never choose to perform these alterations for two main reasons.
Firstly if one attains anything without working towards it in some manner it shall be hugely less appreciated than if it were. If an average person were handed an Olympic medal tomorrow what would it be to them but a piece of metal? Adding to this, how will I have come to thoroughly understand the intricacies of something, for example my new found organisational skills (I am very disorganised) if they were simply granted to me? It is through working towards something that we gain perspective on it which allows us to retain and continue to develop that ‘something’.
Secondly, even if I were capable of moulding my personality to my will who would I be anymore? All of ones characteristics are aspects of themselves. Discarding the “bad” ones in a short period of time may prove equally as detrimental as discarding the “good” ones in the same period.
I understand and appreciate that many would simply enjoy having perceived problems with themselves swept away. I doubt there are many who don’t. But all too many seemingly fail to realise that the time spent fantasizing about these improbable “quick fixes” could be used in the pursuit of a more wholesome and meaningful “genuine fix”.
May I note that this comment isn’t directed at any replies here and if this has been perceived as such I sincerely apologise. It’s just a general thought on my part.