In video games there is usually the main quest, and then there are side quests. Side quests “deviate from the main plot and are not required to complete the game”.
The purpose of the side quest is to elevate the overall experience of the game by providing fun and variety outside of the main story.
In life, it’s easy to get preoccupied with our main quest. But the side quests fill our lives with adventure, spontaneity, and surprise. Why not be be open to more of them?