Maintenance of Lions: State of Being.

Was discussing with a lion owner this evening that led to contrast that brought clarity on a subject I have been thinking: State of being during car ownership.


It became clear to me that a lot of people  maintain cars out of fear, not joy. People change engine oil or timing belts because of unpleasant things that might happen if not done when due, not because it feels good to them. People bring out money to do these maintenances as they would feel when paying for taxes or levies.


When people go out to buy some drinks and roasted chickens to enjoy with friends or loved ones, they feel good spending the money. And most importantly, feel good about fun they are about to have. Even though those edibles may cost more than engine oil or timing belt, but they feel joyful they can afford to have fun.



Car maintenance is not always about money. Its all about perspective or definitions. Same way you saved up (probably) to buy those drinks and chickens, is the same way you saved for the car maintenance (probably). But you find car maintenance as burden, and find the other as "worth it". Same conditions but different definitions which affects the emotions while in the act or thought of the act.


There are ways one can change perspective about car maintenance when its unpleasant to one. One way is to be easy about car maintenance. And most importantly, change the way you see your lion. Your job is to figure out how. Because no matter how bad you think something is, it could become very good to you the next moment when you change how you see that thing: Perspective.


There are so many positive aspects of your lion that would keep you feeling good during the ownership and maintenance cycle. These lions came to keep you feeling good. However, could serve the opposite, depending on how you perceive them, both before the acquisition and during the ownership, and most times, after ownership. Just have fun with them.


Drive with pride!


Ikenna, Lion King.