walking on ice

this man walks across an ice pond every day because the walk is shorter. in walking across this pond he misses the opportunity to talk to all of his friends on the road. it's getter warmer and with warmth, the pond doesn't feel as safe and there's actually a crack emerging. still, this man walks across the pond hoping that he doesn't fall through. the ice will break if he continues on this way. either something needs to change or something is going to break.

why doesn't this man get off the pond as soon as it feel unsafe, unsettling, unsturdy? why does he push the envolope? why do any of us? does it make the change or break easier? no.