Finding Joyનમૂનો

In the article titled, “How the Busiest People Find Joy,” the authors also discovered that another factor in maximizing our joy is to diversify our activities. Finding areas of passion is important, but research also reveals that there is a risk in having one singular focus.

Investing our time in only one passion can create a diminishing return on that time. The one passion eventually becomes less enjoyable. Diversifying your activities can be more fruitful and lead you to new places you never imaged you could go. Ecclesiastes 11:2 says, “Divide your portion to seven, or even to eight, for you do not know what misfortune may occur on the earth.”

The Lord has filled the earth with a plentitude of ideas, interest, hobbies, and passions. A person could spend a lifetime identifying all the types of activities one could do, let alone participate in. The world is full of new opportunities and experiences that can teach you about yourself and about the majesty of the Lord’s creation.

Although the principle of diversification found in this verse is often used for investing, it also is helpful for realizing the value in diversifying your activities. Lifelong learning not only keeps things interesting but also protects mental and physical health.

Questions For Reflection

• What have you always wanted to try? What is a type of craft you have never attempted? What is a skill or hobby that is completely opposite what you typically gravitate towards?
• What local clubs are in your area? What events does your library host? Are there any outreach programs you could aid in?