Micro-story: Tired and Joy Hiding in the Room (by Tonkabean)
Here, there is only an online Laughter Yoga Zoom room. In this room, there are only "Tired" and "Joy."
It is Tired’s first time here, while Joy has already come for the third time.
Every day, Tired is busy with work, one task after another, never letting go of a single moment. Indeed, Tired feels exhausted. That is why Tired came to this room today and met Joy.
This is not the first time Joy has seen someone like this. The last person Joy met was also called "Tired."
Joy believes that life should not be this exhausting. As long as you are in a good mood, happiness will follow. Joy demonstrates in front of the camera. Because the online room is "de-socialized," stripping away embarrassment and peer pressure, Joy freely makes silly faces and laughs, completely uncaring of what others think.
Tired does not believe it. How can one laugh without something funny?
Joy continues to encourage Tired, emphasizing that laughter is simply a "physical action." You do not need to wait for a reason to laugh—once the body moves, joy will follow.
Moved by Joy’s words, Tired starts a new life. Every morning upon waking, Tired gives herself a smile, choosing not to be drained by work anymore, but to cherish time and life.
Tired is no longer tired. Her life is now full of passion and enthusiasm, and she gradually turns into a "Joy."
Tired feels that all these changes did not come from the outside, but from deep within.
Joy truly believes in this inspiration.
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Because of the previous success, Joy says the exact same words, expecting this new "Tired" to also become "Joy." But this time, it is different.
This Tired says, "Why is it that whenever people hear the word 'tired,' they think it is a bad thing? Why doesn't anyone ask me *what* I am tired from?"
"Being tired is not necessarily about negative emotions, feelings, heavy burdens, or a bad environment."
"Let me show you."
Tired opens a magic mirror.
Joy sees Tired’s past work in the mirror. She sees a very hardworking Tired, striving and never giving up easily. Tired often faces difficulties and challenges, but overcomes everything through hard work.
Fatigue, confusion, and perseverance go hand in hand. Every time a task is completed, Tired feels satisfied and happy, gaining many new skills and knowledge.
Joy realizes that this Tired's life is also full of passion and enthusiasm.
Tired says, "You only see the downside of being 'tired.' But I see how blind 'joy' can be even worse."
"For fear of being tired, people may run away and give up halfway. In search of joy, they often confuse true 'happiness' with mere 'entertainment'."
"Short-lived pleasures and desires can easily become habits. Once these habits take over, even 'Joy' will eventually turn into 'Tired'."
"Willpower and determination can be lost. That is terrible, because problems at home and work will keep coming. Willpower and determination do not just happen; they require effort and self-discipline. Unless, of course, you choose to live in a world of endless entertainment."
Joy listens quietly to Tired.
Tired also looks into Joy’s magic mirror, watching the body on the screen—free of pretense, breathing in perfect harmony.
Emotional happiness, physical happiness, and experiential happiness are all things we long for.
"So, let Tired and Joy coexist."
End
Date： 26 Oct.,2026
Illustration: Ai-Bean
Written by: Tonkabean
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