Town mouse vs. Country mouse

Just came back from a game of futsal. after 2 months of not playing any sports, my legs weakened during half of the game. but I must say I still did some good kick, and my stamina wasn't all that bad. Anyways, I came out of the court when I felt I might potentially get a cramp on my left leg. was looking at one of my friends, Julian, playing. he was here last year, playing faithfully every monday like how we used to. then he had to go back to where he's from. after a year, he came back and there he was, playing futsal with us again, as though he has never left.
When I was away, there were little little things that made me miss this place I live now. from the usual mamak stalls and the usual teh o ais kurang manis with nasi lemak kepak ayam, to futsal every monday at 9pm, I guess I enjoy the so-called 'lifestyle' I have here. there's never short supply of friends, mamak sessions, birthday parties, get2gethers.
But there are some things that I feel will not change. due to the pace of life, there's definitely more stress everyone has to deal with. people tend to be a lot more competitive, and usually we tend to wanna outshine the other. whether in our manners, conversations, or thoughts especially, we're constantly concerned of where we stand. Is her dress nicer than mine? Is my work better than hers? Is he earning more than I do? Is he more attractive and charming? THAT's the tiring bit.
When I travelled to all those smaller towns, life was much direct and simpler. Mayb I didnt stay long enough to 'judge', but just being in smaller towns gave me a sense of 'sufficiency' - that i don't have to keep wanting more, that i could live enough with just some basics. these probably isn't all that plus points because some might say that a slower lifestyle may cause the lack of urgency to develope/improve. Nevertheless, what I probably desire in a community life is one that all share, all give, and all care. that we strive *together* to improve the conditions around us, walking hand-in-hand towards a same direction and not pride on glory, that we're constantly in thirst to serve each other and always ready to embrace one another without any prejudices.
This is not an unachieveable Utopia. I have experienced it. The nature of the soul is to give.
And to give credit to all, I believe whether the soul is a 'town mouse' or a 'country mouse', they both have the capability to give. give. give.