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Reflect - One who seeks enjoyment is probably not enjoying himself.

i'm busy all the time.
most people are free unless they've got things to do.
but i'm busy unless i make myself free.

i don't go out with friends for:
movies, arcade, theme parks, sports, pool, luxury dining, aimless gatherings etc or a more general category - to have fun.

they say i have no life, dunno how to enjoy myself and got no entertainment. only know how to work work work, make money.. blah blah...

but...

they are most of the time bored. why? because fun, relaxation, entertainment are but bubbles.

for the things i do and i rush to do, i find satisfaction and contentment. and i do things not blindly and aimlessly. i have a dream, a goal and a future to fulfil, all things i do should be substantial.

Those who seek enjoyment is probably not enjoying themselves at this point in their lives and thus they constantly search for things to fill their emptiness.

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