A few years ago, during a particularly stressful time in my life, I found a quiet little game on my computer called Mahjong Titans. I’d never played it before, but something about the tiles and the peaceful music drew me in. I clicked “Start” and, just like that, I was hooked.

I didn’t realize then just how calming the game would become for me. It’s not flashy. There’s no wild action or booming soundtrack. But that’s the beauty of it. It’s just you and a puzzle—something orderly in a chaotic world.

Mahjong Titans taught me to slow down. Each tile is part of a bigger picture. There’s strategy involved, yes, but also patience. Sometimes, it takes restraint to avoid matching the obvious pair because you know they’ll open up more possibilities later. And if you mess up? You can restart and try again—no judgment. (more…)