The Fun Factor

In the movie "Anna and the King" (similar to "The King and I") there is a point where Anna thanks the king for bringing her to Siam and remarked that her life up until that time seemed to be series of roads leading nowhere. "What would Buddha say to that?" Anna. The King smiled and replied, "Roads are for journeys, not destinations."

Do you like to take the "scenic route" on a road trip? The scenic route is the way that's a little longer, a little slower, but much more interesting. Some travelers are all about efficiency: getting to their destination as soon as possible because they hate being in a car. Others, like myself, don't mind being in a car, especially when the view is interesting. Whenever I have time, I like to take the scenic route. Sure, it adds more time and more gas, but it makes great memories.

This does not just apply to travel, but also to other areas of life. There are many important factors in getting anything done, but it's important to remember the Fun Factor. Sometimes it's okay to do something in a way that's not quite as efficient, but a lot more enjoyable. I'd encourage anyone to be open to taking the scenic route whenever possible. The trip (or task) may only take 15 minutes, but you can do it in such a way that you make a good memory that lasts much longer.