I think, probably, the amount of delight we experience is directly related to the amount of control we’re willing to not have.
- Annie Mueller, I will trade you this muddy shitball for that shiny marble
I feel like this is particularly fantastic advice for being delighted by music, movies, tv, games, books, and other creative media. Delight can only surprise you when you’re chasing what interests you and not following the reviews of algorithms and strangers.