Gratification is the pleasurable emotional reaction of happiness in response to a fulfillment of a desire or goal. The concept of gratification is an extended theme of chapter 3 of Edge. First of all, I did not know the difference between Pleasures and Gratifications, although I knew that both mean "happinesses." Pleasures involve brief and little thinking, while gratification involves deeper thinking and particular goals or purposes. Subsequently, Ken told us to list things or activities that we consider gratifying. I could come up with two, "getting involved in a cappella group" and "working at a cram school". I couldn't think of the third one, which I was not satisfied, but later I realized it does not matter. This is the point Yuca brought up in her blog entry; it proves I am devoting a lot of time to these activities. And this is actually true; I have spent 90% of my summer break on tutoring during summer school, and spend most of my lunch time with people in UNBRAND. Additionally, when I listen to a good song, I am driven by an urge to compose that song into a cappella version. (Well, it takes me so long to finish one song so I've composed only one so far) I do not mean to say getting involved in many activities is bad at all, but I believe, in general, number of activities and the amount of time spent on each are inversely proportional. Anyway, my current college life is very fulfilling and I feel gratified!
Hey Kenta! I totally understand what you mean. I was only able to think of two things for my list as well and realized that I just spend that much time on ballet lessons and rehearsals. Even though I started tennis in college, I still find ballet more gratifying.
返信削除And I would love to see you perform for your a cappella group some time!!
I agree with you Kenta! As gratifying activities require more thinking and practice to accomplish a desired goal, it is inevitable to devote much time on each task. Considering this, it may be difficult to do many gratifying activities simultaneously.
返信削除oh yeah, I don't think gratification is only consisted of "happiness". I think at times, to achieve a goal that develops a person may also be both mentally and physically demanding!
返信削除Hi Kenta,
返信削除I hope you can find more opportunities to compose songs into a capella versions—this seems like a perfect example of a gratifying activity for you.