According to Csikszentmihalyi (1997) in his article “Quality of Experience in Everyday Activities” , he postulates that it is the full involvement of flow, rather than happiness, that makes for excellence in life.
It is this flow that gives meaning to life and increases the general well-being of a person. However, when we are in flow, we are not happy at that moment because we are not able to focus on our inner states when we are on task. It is only after the task is completed then we will feel that optimal flow. Of course, he says that it's possible to feel happy without being in flow; simple things like basking in the warmth of the sun, enjoying a good nap, being in love.. but this happiness without the flow is very vulnerable and dependent on favourite external circumstances.
Okay, the point of the article is for the purpose of knowing that this excellence in life facilitates the motivation to learn despite challenges. But my take is this. Instant gratification gives instant rewards but does not make a fulfilling experience.. So like what my ex- Senior Pastor always says , Dream big, but start small and build deep.
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