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Hello and welcome Jame.

I can only offer you my own experience of what you are describing. As time went by with my Dharma study and practice I gradually lost interest in most TV programmes and I no longer wanted to go to the movies or read fiction novels. Also, although music had always played a big part in my life, I just naturally lost interest in wanting to hear any kind of music whatsoever. If I visit friends however, then I'll listen along to music that they like to listen to themselves, because that's normal for them.

I actually feel so much more peaceful and happier than I used to, and the desire to experience that kind of lifestyle just isn't there any more.

Returning to what you've said about yourself....no, I definately don't think anything sinister is happening to you! I think particularly in western culture we're used to bombarding our senses all the time and seeking more and more entertainments and distractions so that we're completely losing touch with a much simpler way of living.

However I think its a mistake to think that others who might enjoy something recreational that is different to our own choices are doing something that is "bad".

with kind wishes

Aloka