Let's face it, everyone wants enjoyment. The world turns on it. Almost everything that people do is for the purpose of enjoying life. Maybe you've heard of the will to live or the will to succeed, but have you heard of the will to enjoy? That's what this is about.
A philosophy of life with enjoyment as its centre,maintains that the purpose of life is to enjoy it. If you are not enjoying life, there are ways to force yourself. The first thing to remember is that this isn't serious. A lot of people think that they do perfectly well without philosophy, but even though they don't think they do, there is a philosophy sometimes hidden within a person's values and behaviour. Some people, such as searchers, artists and sensitive types need a little help in articulating a philosophy that can make their life experience enjoyable.
A philosophy that has enjoyment at its centre Is an individualized philosophy. It has you at its centre. This is not a philosophy for experts. It is not for academics or intellectuals. It's a practical philosophy for ordinary people, living ordinary lives. This philosophy is not afraid to make bold statements such as: The secret of life is not to improve yourself or the world. The secret of life is to enjoy it in a certain way. This certain way is characterized as follows: it is calm, it is funny, it is kind, it has humility and it is in tune with nature. It is not dependent upon excitement, crowds, machines, technology or possessions. It is a perfect philosophy for under-achievers who can enjoy under-achieving. Not having pain can be enjoyable. Not having anxiety can be enjoyed!
The first step towards enjoyment is ridiculously simple. The first step is to have determination. It is to be determined to enjoy yourself. To say to yourself, "Be it resolved that I will enjoy myself! No matter what may happen in life, I will not not enjoy my life." It is the determination of a person willing to be happy regardless of external circumstances and, moreover, even as a result of not letting difficult circumstances get in the way of enjoyment. One can enjoy the absence of pain. One can enjoy anything that happens. The whims of chance have zero effect upon your enjoyment. It is wrestling life to the ground, pinning it down and saying, "I will enjoy myself!"
Take that first step and decide to enjoy yourself. Be determined to enjoy! Force yourself to enjoy. You can experience thrilling moments of ecstatic enjoyment right now. Right here. As you are in this world as it is.
By Darrel S Lawlor
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