We narrativize everything just to love it. Whether it’s food, a live show, or even our jobs, we have to create a story about why we enjoy it.
We love narratives more than we love the real thing! We enjoy the story more than the undeniable truth of a situation.
There’s a difference between loving the way something feels and loving the way it makes you feel. Same goes for loving the way it tastes, or loving that you got to say you tasted it.
They’re both important, but one of them is real, and the other is story.
Yes, the placebo effect is real. Yes, things are better when you think they will be better. But don’t forget why you ordered that dish or bought that ticket. Enjoy the show.