A golden, perfectly caramelized, smooshy in the middle, toasted marshmallow is an entirely different creature from its pallid cousin in the bag. But maybe what really makes a toasted marshmallow taste so good is that it is part and parcel with camping and vacation and the great outdoors and relaxed time with family or friends.
What do you love because of the context you associate with it?
“This is the real secret of life — to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.”
― Alan Watts
What work tasks feel like play to you?
There are so many cultural messages telling us to work harder, to “go big or go home,” to prove our worth by what we do. But it is possible that working harder might not be the secret to success, especially if you define success as life satisfaction or happiness.
What is one admirable thing about you that is unrelated to how hard you work?
“In the name of God, stop a moment, cease your work, look around you.”
― Leo Tolstoy
What kind of breaks from work help to reconnect you to the world?
The ukulele is not the kind of instrument that you play in a symphony. It’s little and quiet, and really pretty easy, as instruments go. It’s also joyful and fun and perfect for enticing people into singing along.
What not very impressive accomplishment brings you joy?
