Life is a game, and why you should think as it is?

Life is a game

Sometimes we say life is "like a game" not exactly "it is a game". By agreeing to this hypothesis, we assume there is something beyond this game like perception of life. A higher meaning, a higher target, an enlightenment perhaps. And in back of our minds, we always keep and entertain this belief of a virtuous life which exist outside our day-to-day childish games. By calling "childish" I do not assume they are insignificant. Just look at the "wealth creation game". It could generate a handsome income and a deposit for your retirement. It could mean life or death when a person is struck by a serious illness. So, by significance it is no childish game. But if you consider end game called death everything is a childish game. As there is a physical limit to everything we can achieve before death happens at a time Decided by nature. And only within this framework of uncertain future that we are supposed to play and win these games.

Games we play in life.

I remember the times we played,

In our backyard with cousins.

My brother, was a policeman,

Catching me and others

We hid behind shrubs, and broken walls

Of old dilapidated lavatories of deserted houses

We laughed we cried we fought against imaginary foes

Enjoyed nothing more than hide and seek

Till my mother called us all for supper.

Playing games

Imagine a computer game. Or any other game (one which played in Olympic). Everything about this kind of game is imaginary. Rules which define the are made by humans. There was a time the games which we play today did not exist. At the time of hunter gatherer there exist only game of survival, and game of reproduction rights. They seemed fundamental and natural. However, these games also characterize by originated within mind of the person who is living, and conscious. Only dead people do not play any game. But here is one truth if you must understand. Our happiness and Sadness which fluctuates throughout the day depends on the games we play.

Life is a game.

We might be playing some games out of necessity. Out of passion, or out of force by others. Whatever the reason, we tend to be either winners or losers at the end of the day. As there are discrete outcomes to these games. Yet, for a wise person, who have investigated the phenomena of self, would reveal that games that we play are entirely mental. And more you see these games as games, more you will be happy and content. As outcomes of individual games do not affect the inherent understanding of the world and self. This is why you should look at everything you do as a game. Not as actual reality, or 100%truth. The detachment from the worldly meanings occurs while it is still being attached to worldly games. Paradoxical it may seem but call that first rate intelligence if you may.