A few weeks ago, my laptop was having issues connecting to our internet modem, and as it is, it still won't connect (yay for unsecured wireless networks :P). I used the situation as an excuse to neglect my online government class and spend my screen time with solitaire instead.
I'd forgotten how much I love that game; it's terribly simple, yet surprisingly addictive. Over the course of countless rounds, I took the time to ponder some of the lessons the game taught, and how they applied to everyday life--although I doubt it was the creator's goal to teach life lessons when he (or she) thought it up in the first place.
1. Don't concern yourself with points.
2. You win some, you lose some.
3. Patience. Don't always go for whatever comes at you first just because it's easier. Sometimes what you're really looking for is coming later on.
4. Opposites attract.
5. Sometimes you just know when you've made a mistake. It's okay; there's an Undo button. But don't abuse it; it may not always work.
6. One truly is the loneliest number. But also the most meditative.
7. Every decision matters, whether great or small. Each one has a consequence.
8. Every card matters; you can't win without having every part.
9. Sometimes having the computer do it all for you hurts you more than it helps.
10. You alone are responsible for your own success or failure.
Maybe I'm just losing it and my brain has been warped by spending too much time staring at that bright green background. Maybe not. Maybe this time-waster really does have a more useful application.
Who knew such a menial game could teach such valuable lessons?
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