Tired of feeling a sense of wonder about the world? Wish things could be a little more plain and forgettable? Try out these tactics:
Feel the need to be able to explain everything you encounter. Explanations > Experiences.
Stay busy. Nonstop. If you give yourself too much space, you might start paying attention to things.
Surround yourself with people who have the same experiences, beliefs, and background as you.
Never be a beginner. Find what comes easy to you and stay firmly within those lines.
Stay the hell away from conflict, tension, or discomfort. You don’t want to know what happens next.
Repeat to yourself that wonder only belongs in far away, exotic places and you won’t have to worry as much about it sneaking up on you in your everyday life.
Do anything to avoid play. Tell yourself it’s just for kids. Or that you’ll get to it once all the work is done.
Assume the worst out of unfamiliar people, places, ideas, and circumstances. Be judgemental, not curious.
