The joy of action cannot be predicted

When I’m sitting in my couch, or on a bench in a park, I cannot fathom how any difficult activity would bring me joy. I believe this is due to the fact that I’m at a state of rest, which makes it difficult to imagine what it feels like when my heart is pumping any faster.

But once I get moving, either biking around or doing chores in the home, I feel great! And I’m always surprised at how hard it is to get myself motivated into action when it feels so good.

Doubt yourself, or more specifically, doubt your ability to predict what feels good, and instead experiment and try new things. Reserve your judgement. Make no assumptions. Live curiously.