The innate drive to have ‘fun’ is one of nature’s most effective hoodwinks. This drive allows man to catch a fish as it bites down on the bait seeking a moment of ‘fun’. Fun (pleasure) is also beneficial. If the fish didn’t enjoy the fun of eating it wouldn’t seek the food it needs to survive; the drive to have fun is balanced in nature. Not so in us! We carry with us thoughts of fun – desire – which tips the balance and we go after bait more than necessary. And the result is suffering, as Buddha pointed out. Thus, be extremely wary of wanting to have fun if you wish to live to be a wise old fish.