**A lot of the things that bring us joy, we also turn to when we need to numb our feelings. You should know which you're doing.** There's a number of things we do to numb feelings that we also just do for pure joy. Watch TV. Drink. Chat online. Play games. The difference between numbing and pleasure: the intention. If you're flipping through channels, you're numbing. If you're watching a show you love and engaging with it, you're doing it wholeheartedly. Per [[Pleasure vs Enjoyment]] — it takes energy to enjoy something. **** # More ## Source - [[Daring Greatly]] - [[Flow]] ## Related - [[Treats]] - [[Vulnerability Shields]] - [[10 Guide Posts for Whole Hearted Living ]] - [[Pleasure vs Enjoyment]]