Paradox of existence
We spend a good deal of time learning how to perform certain tasks, so our brain can pretty much complete them on autopilot, freeing up our brain to do other tasks. The problem is that in doing so, our brain stops forming memories of that task unless they are significant, eg a car crash. So we repeat tasks and form habits and routines, so our brain can be lazy.
The paradox is this. Do we spend our time in the same routines, and remembering on highlights of our existence, but live efficiently. Or do we force ourselves to not use the easy pathways formed in our brain, so we're constantly learning and relearning and remember more in detail, but live less efficiently.
It's a tough concept for me to resolve.