Pleasurable planning
One of life's greatest pleasures is planning for some future activity that is likely to give us a lot of joy. More than the actual activity, it is the planning and preparing for it that charges our imagination.
For example, planning for a trip, preparing for a vacation, planning a picnic or get-together, organizing a movie date or reunion with friends, the anticipation factor kicks us pleasurably.
That's probably because there are a lot of factors involved that seem very pleasurable like:
Human nature is mostly optimistic and future oriented. We like to think of the days to come as better than those we are currently undergoing. Also the very act of planning gives us a sense of control over the future reality. Things may turn out very different from what we plan, but that does not stop us from looking forward to the future activity.
For example, planning for a trip, preparing for a vacation, planning a picnic or get-together, organizing a movie date or reunion with friends, the anticipation factor kicks us pleasurably.
That's probably because there are a lot of factors involved that seem very pleasurable like:
- Deciding the venue or destination
- Finalizing tickets or transport
- Packing for the trip or picnic
- Planning the itinerary or program schedule
- Anticipating reactions
This is what helps us survive in our present reality. This optimism and rose-tinted looking ahead is what is needed for us to enjoy life.
So lets start planning and anticipating!!
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