the best that life has to give

See, getting real takes a certain amount of thought and concentration. Fantasies and wishful thinking are fun because all they require is imagination. Realities, which can be both messy and rambunctious, demand work and consistency, plus you actually have to think about what you're doing. Bummer!

But the payoff on these grubby, sweaty realities is real pleasure, not this virtual reality junk, but actual, honest-to-goodness, living, breathing rewards that don't disappear an hour later when you open your eyes or turn off the computer.

And the deeper part is that your choices are imprinted on a soul that is eternal, and on people around you who will also carry on into eternity. Thinking and behavior have eternal effects, so think with your heart's eyes on what is lasting.