My son has recently become interested in railroad crossings. He tries to stay there for hours, which is very difficult for me. Since they happen to be on our walks, it takes twice as long, so I can only pray that he will no longer encounter railroad crossings. As my son is taking up so much of my time, I was hoping to have more time for myself, when I came across an article.
According to the study, having too much free time can actually decrease happiness. Having less than two hours of free time per day increases stress and fatigue, but the happiest people are those with two to five hours of free time. However, what’s surprising is that if you have more than five hours of free time, stress actually increases and happiness starts to decrease.
I realized that the problem was that I had decided by my own standards that I didn’t have enough time. Why does having too much free time make you unhappy? It’s because having too much free time means wasting it on “unproductive activities,” like lazing around watching TV or aimlessly scrolling the internet or social media. It’s true that sometimes you feel empty and wonder what that time was all about later.
When you are affected by negative Ki, you tend to waste a lot of time and end up wasting more and more time. Conversely, when you receive the energy of Shinkiko and your Ki rises, you will start to use your time more wisely. You will be more likely to receive the support of positive Ki, and you will naturally be able to spend your time in a fulfilling way, and you will be able to find time for joy and fun. If you think two hours is enough, then it should be manageable.
It’s also important to increase work efficiency, finish work earlier, and reduce the amount of time you waste. And it’s important to use the free time you create with a purpose, such as for exercise, studying, or spending time with family. If you change your perspective, spending time at the railroad crossing with your son could be a precious time to attend to your child’s interests and curiosity. Rather than fretting about not having enough time, if you adopt the perspective of “cherishing this moment now,” you’ll likely feel differently about the same amount of time.
I too plan to recharge my energy with Shinkiko on a regular basis, keep negative energy away, and make my time more fulfilling. I will also transform my limited free time into time that enriches me. I hope that you will also make good use of Shinkiko and improve the quality of your time.