Exploring Puzzles as Meditation and Embracing the Joy of the Journey

Generational puzzles, like Rubik's cubes, are physical puzzles that require many twists and turns to solve. One designer created the biggest and most eternal puzzle called Jacob's Ladder. It takes an astronomical number of turns to solve, making it a seemingly pointless endeavor. However, the process of solving it can be meditative and enjoyable. A puzzle expert believes that puzzles, like life, are all about the journey and embracing the twists and turns. Jacob's Ladder embodies this philosophy, as the joy lies in the process rather than reaching the ultimate solution.

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