4 Reasons Why I Puzzle
Life is like a puzzle
1. We often forget the word fun
When was the last time you did something fun? ? We hear all the time that we should hustle and use our free time to be productive. But, unfortunately, we forgot to have a relaxed and chill life. I puzzle because, for me, it’s fun. There is no primary purpose. Puzzling isn’t taking me anywhere; it just makes me enjoy the mundane.
2. We feel happy when the missing pieces in our life suddenly appear.
We are always searching for answers to our problems and dispairs. When things aren’t going well, I love doing puzzles because it resembles life. First, you have some pieces, and suddenly, you start to match them together until you build a beautiful image. Puzzles remind me that the answers to our life problems are always closer than we think, but we must go through the uncertainty and make something out of it.
3. The sense of achievement
When building a puzzle, you need to put in mental effort. It isn’t easy. You need to make 1000 pieces or more to fit together. It might take you a week, a day, or a month to do a puzzle, but the best part is when you see it built. You feel a sense of achievement; you think, “I did this,” and feel amazing
4. It reminds me I can be happy by myself
Having a hobby that makes you happy and at ease without needing anyone else is powerful. Puzzling makes me feel alive. It reminds me of my individuality and independence. It teaches me to enjoy myself without needing other people for entertainment.
5. I lose track of time.
We live with a clock in our heads. We are all trying to get through the day. The long chit-chat about our responsibilities and obligations, but I forget about time and obligations when I do puzzles. I feel in a flow state that unites me with the present moment. That feeling is intoxicating.