When Did You First Feel That 'Playing' Is a Worthwhile Act?

I used to think success was about winning—until I realized joy isn’t something you earn, but something you allow yourself to play. In the quiet hours of my Chicago apartment, with Mochi curled beside me, I found peace not in high stakes, but in the rhythm of small, mindful bets. This is not a game of chance—it’s a meditation dressed as digital light.
When Did You First Feel That 'Playing' Is a Worthwhile Act?