The article recounts the author's experience learning Hong Kong-style mahjong in Brooklyn with a friend. Despite feeling overwhelmed by the game's complexities and questioning the need to learn a new game, the author reflects on the importance of engaging in new experiences as an adult. The learning process, reminiscent of childhood curiosity, highlights how adults often shy away from unfamiliar pursuits. Ultimately, the engagement with mahjong represents a potential revival of playful exploration in one's life, emphasizing that learning should remain a part of adulthood.
Learning a new skill as an adult can feel daunting, and the comfort of familiarity often prevails over the desire for new experiences.
Despite the initial confusion and doubts about learning mahjong, the allure of new experiences can spark curiosity and challenge comfort zones.
Engaging with unfamiliar activities like mahjong revives the excitement of discovery, reminiscent of childhood, highlighting the need for regular recreation.
In adult life, the joy of learning something new can be overshadowed by life's complexities, resulting in fewer opportunities for playful learning.
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