Lovely morning. We like to have fun. Why do we sell games, why do we watch you tube, why do we sing songs, why do we watch dramas? Why do we keep dancing? What does it mean to have fun? For example, if you have a game that takes you from the start of the game to the finish line in one go, is this a game that you enjoy? Is this a fun game for you? Probably not. You’re probably enjoying the process of trying to figure out how to get to the goal, what items to use, what route to take, who to rely on, and so on. It’s not fun to play a game where you can get to the finish line in one go, and it’s not fun to play any game where you’re just going through the motions.
So, no matter how much you love something, if you just do it aimlessly, you will soon get bored and stop enjoying it. This is because the brain needs fresh stimulation all the time. It is very important to pursue your interests, what you like and what you are good at, but your greatest talent or ability is to be able to enjoy it all the time. It is perhaps even more important than any other technical ability. Remembering your own childhood, or watching children do things, you might be tempted to ask them how many times they do the same thing over and over again.You might even be tempted to ask them how many times they do the same thing over and over again. The reason why they can do the same thing over and over again is probably because they enjoy the process of doing it.
Take that feeling of enjoyment out of your mind and use it to learn something, something that as adults we have covered up because of our emotions and the norms and stereotypes that surround us. Think back to your childhood, when you were able to explore endlessly and deeply in order to feel fun and enjoyment all the time.
Reaching a goal or a dream is momentary, but it doesn’t mean that you will stay happy or that you will be able to live the rest of your life. What you get when you reach somewhere is maybe a new opportunity, and from there you start the process of reaching a new goal. If we can see that it is the process that we should be enjoying, and that it is the process that we actually enjoy, then we will find a lot of happiness in it, and even if it is impossible to reach that goal, we will find a new way to move forward with a new joy. Feeling and experiencing happiness fills our minds and bodies with energy, and our talents and abilities may evolve further. Let’s enjoy the moment and move forward.