When the Coins Fall, Don’t Forget to Look Up at the Sky

আমি স্যানফ্রান্সিসকোর ছাদের উপরে, বৃষ্টির শব্দের মধ্যে, Aviator-এ 7x-এর multiplier-এই चলছি। “ভালো,“আমি,কথা कहलाइল।

কিন্তু then I paused. Not for the win—but because something felt off. The thrill was there. But so was an emptiness.

Aviator isn’t just a game—it’s architecture. Every sound, every number, every flame is designed to trigger reward-seeking in our brain.

I tested predictor apps—only to realize they fed anxiety faster than my instincts.

Now I close my eyes before each round: “Why am I here?” Just 10 breaths lower cortisol by up to 25%—enough space to reclaim agency.

When coins fall or multipliers soar—I don’t chase them. I notice them. And sometimes… I just let go.

So next time you see that plane take off in your feed, don’t reach for your keyboard right away—pause first.* in breathe.* breathe.* say out loud:* “Not today.” Then step back—and look up at the sky instead.