Pleasure

Theme: Emotions

I wrote about happiness on April 9. No, pleasure is not the same as happiness. They may be siblings, but they are definitely not twins!

Both are triggered by the chemical dopamine, but something that gives you pleasure is a fleeting, sensory-driven experience. It's the first step to being happy, which is a more sustained feeling of contentment, well-being, and fulfilment.

Writing a blog post can be a pleasurable activity, and the feeling one gets after completing a post is happiness.

A pleasurable activity makes us happy, relaxes us, reduces stress, and makes us feel optimistic. Sharing pleasurable experiences creates stronger bonds between people.

DIMINISHING RETURNS

But don't chase pleasure too much. That is addiciton, like to sugary foods or video games.

There is a theory of diminishing returns. The more you chase it and experience it, the less intense it becomes. That will lead to more stimulation to feel satisfied, which is not good.

SAVOUR SLOWLY

So, what is the way out? Engage in a variety of activities and explore different sources of pleasure to keep things interesting and prevent boredom.

Slow down and truly appreciate the pleasurable experience rather than rushing on to the next one.

Pleasure is a gift, a reminder of the good things in life. It can enhance our emotional and physical well-being and create a life filled with delightful moments. 

(I'm participating in #AtoZChallenge and #BlogchatterA2Z)