The Wonderful Possibilities Of Tetris — Part 02

Just like the first part of this essay series, our second — and final — part possesses a similar structure.

Right below this introduction, you can find three more, wonderful possibilities.

Every single possibility is rooted within the game of Tetris.

And, with all of that in mind, let’s begin going over these three wonderful possibilities!

Possibility 04: Enjoying A Good Podcast

Yes, this is redundant. But, it’s also true and, to me, quite fun.

You can play a game of Tetris and, as you do, enjoy a good podcast.

Just turn on the podcast and begin a game.

Even though Tetris demands a great deal from you, there is little in the way of aural stimulation.

And, for this reason, Tetris is a great way for you to enjoy a good podcast, while keeping your hands, eyes, and, well, other, parts of your mind/body engaged.

Outside of podcasts, though, you can, of course, listen to radio shows, lectures — probably not in the classroom, though — interviews, audiobooks, director’s commentaries; and so on and so forth.

Possibility 05: Accessing A Limitless Sea Of Wisdom

Every single one of us possesses access to a limitless sea of wisdom.

A limitless sea of wisdom that we can always interact with.

You can read more about this in the following essay.

But, the essence of this practice is clarifying what you need.

You may need guidance, assistance, clarification; and so on and so forth.

No matter what, get clear on what you need.

And, then, appreciate the fact that you have it.

You have it right now.

No, that may not be the case. But, if you can appreciate it as if it is, then it will be.

Or, more specifically, it will come to you, soon enough.

Right after you clarify what you need, play a game of Tetris.

And, know that the faculty within you, that interacts with this limitless sea of wisdom, is doing so right now.

When the game ends, you will have received what you need.

Or, at the very least, you will receive what you need soon enough, after the game.

For me, though, it often works during the game of Tetris or right afterwards; everything that is needed just comes to me, in a way that is so easy, natural, and pleasant.

The same is true for inspiration, which can be found in the previous part of this essay series.

Possibility 06: You Can Relax

Right before we dive into this one, let’s get this out of the way: Tetris is a demanding game.

But, at the same time, Tetris can help you relax.

When you concentrate on a game of Tetris, you can no longer visualize in the same manner that you normally would.

All of this can be used to go beyond fearful thoughts.

But, that’s not all, as Tetris can also allow you to go beyond anxious thoughts and visualizations, as well as those that evoke stress and uncertainty.

You are no longer visualizing what evokes these sensations, which makes it more difficult for them to arise.

None of this particularly revelatory, but it allows for a greater state of relaxation.

And, when there’s relaxation, there is peace.

You can use this peace to enjoy a more beautiful day than you may have been able to enjoy before playing Tetris.

Conclusion

To those who have finished reading this essay series, thank you so much!

My hope is that the possibilities outlined within this series served to inspire you.

But, even if they didn’t — or, even, if you just didn’t care for the series — thank you for reading.

As always, if you wish to reach me, you can do so at “maxwellcakin@gmail.com.”

Best wishes, and have a wonderful day!