Life should be pleasurable. If it isn't, then something needs to change. All aspects of life should blend together. Your educational experience should be fun, or you don't learn properly. Your finances should be fun, or you need to make them be. Your health should be dealt with in pleasure. Being unhealthy is not fun! Where you live should be where you love to live. Once those basics are met, deeper pursuits can have an affect.
Enjoyment in life shouldn't be escapism, but rather it should be adding to your life and the fulfillment that you feel. If you don't feel happy and uplifted after your current entertainment activity, you need to make a change. Just because everyone says that you should enjoy something, doesn't mean that you should. If sunsets bring you down, don't force yourself to watch them. Just because everyone says that you should not enjoy something, doesn't mean that you shouldn't. If romance novels bring you pleasure, read them. Individual likes and dislikes are good! If you love gardening, reading science fiction, fixing up old motorcycles, playing chess, watching ninja movies, sewing baby clothes, or fill in your own favorite activities then embrace it fully. Activities that do no harm and give you great pleasure are good activities indeed! Include your children in on your hobbies and you might find that you have a lot in common.
On my path to realizing that there is no shame in enjoying every aspect of life, even the not so fun ones, I came across this book.
It's My Pleasure
Maria Rodale
I no longer save items for special occasions. Every day is a special ocasion for us. If I have a new bath bomb or a new food that I cannot wait to try, I try it. I savor it. I strive to live in the moment and treasure every individual second.
Are you struggling for ideas? Here is an assortment of games, movies, television shows, toys, books, and other fun activities that my family and I greatly enjoy!
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