Unveiling the Game of Life: Your Mind as the Ultimate Simulating Playground

Perception is everything. Nothing lasts forever.

What is the purpose of our existence? Why do we wake up every day and engage in our daily routines?

Here's a thought: life is akin to a mind simulation game. During our youth, we experiment with various activities like playing tennis, swimming, gymnastics, public speaking, or coding. Some of these activities resonate with us, stimulating our minds and sparking a passion to pursue them further. We either turn them into careers or keep them as hobbies. Throughout life, there are countless invisible scripts that guide us, leading us through school, college, and work, all while we make decisions based on our past experiences, environment, and most importantly, what brings us joy. If we find fulfillment in sports, for example, we may gravitate towards that path alongside our other obligations. We can always seek out activities that enhance both our physical and mental well-being, but ultimately, it all comes down to what brings us joy.

In a life free from constraints (where we don't worry about shelter, food, or health), our actions are mostly simulations of the mind. However, if that's not the case and we are compelled to perform actions solely to earn money for basic necessities, we may be limited in pursuing what we truly enjoy. Developed nations have surpassed such limitations, making it crucial to find activities that are considered a better use of time and resources when one is well-off compared to third-world nations where people still struggle to obtain food and shelter. There is a constant comparison between the choices people make in these two scenarios. In one place, after work, someone may choose to go to the gym, while in another place, someone may plan a trip to the liquor store. The former has the freedom and flexibility to pursue what they love for a living, while the latter despises their current circumstances and, consequently, their mind resists engaging in anything else except finding an escape, leading them to choose actions that provide solace.

It makes one wonder if we are all mere guinea pigs in a grand experiment or simulation. We are uncertain about the end goal, but considering our brief existence on Earth in the grand scheme of things, what individuals do with their time and resources appears insignificant. As individuals, we experience a range of emotions, pain, happiness, both in major and minor events, but the end result is always the same. What is evident is that time keeps moving forward, and it has the power to heal everything. No event is too monumental or too trivial; it is merely an event. In the present moment, it may feel life-changing or inconsequential. It's up to us to determine our perspective since, in the grand scheme of things, nothing truly matters. It all boils down to how we perceive and interpret it. The ultimate goal of everything comes down to survival—how long we can stay here and enjoy the Earth or endure suffering.

We eat, work, sleep, and eventually die, constantly seeking comfort and happiness, which are primarily triggered and influenced by our minds. And as previously mentioned, it is always relative. When we move to a new place, our happiness can be influenced by how we compare ourselves to the people around us or our neighbors. We have the freedom to choose our actions.

The more I think about it, I fail to see a difference between someone playing games all day and someone choosing to pray to a higher power all day. There is no inherently superior action, as both individuals are stimulating their own minds and searching for a greater purpose in life. One person strives to improve and achieve recognition on leaderboards, while the other seeks inner peace. Or for that matter, someone who is finding their peace in work itself.

As I write this while walking through the World Trade Center, it's fascinating to think about the multitude of people whose minds are dedicated to constructing this remarkable building. A larger group of people who find happiness in simply visiting this place and capturing a few photographs. There is no class or path that is inherently superior to another; they are all different and shaped by the circumstances of birth and personal inclinations.

If we are truly present in the moment, we have the power to choose our own path and engage in activities that align with our desires and bring us fulfillment. Ultimately, it is up to each individual to navigate this mind simulating game called life, seeking their own version of happiness and purpose amidst the ever-changing landscape of existence.

p.s. Do not take any of above seriously, this was just thought process dumped on notes in one big rush while morning travel.