When researching what to do for fun, one may consider checking out the seven deadly sins, also known as the Capital Sins, for potential opportunities.  Sins, of course, remain taboo and could adversely affect one’s best welfare; but we all know that “to err is human,” so lets examine each in turn.  To avoid pitching any favorites, I will list them in alphabetical order: Anger, Envy, Gluttony, Greed, Lust, Pride, and Sloth.  Look them over, and see if any pique your interest.

For one seeking fun, however, we can immediately strike three from the list for failing to yield some pleasure.  

— Anger is unpleasant, not only for the actor, but for everyone around.  

— Envy causes us internal grief because someone else enjoys some thing or some person unavailable to us.  No fun here!  

— Sloth entails total laziness, a bump on a log, which may be attractive for a short time, as in situations when one is overworked or devoid of leisure time; but overall, it contributes little to one’s happiness and ultimately impinges unfavorably on one’s self worth.  

Accordingly, after removing three of the capital sins for an insufficient pleasure attraction, we can divide the four remaining into two couplets:  

— Pride and Greed entice the ego and bank account, respectively; one causing an internal glow about how important or wonderful one is; the other causing an accumulation of wealth, presumably more than we need and mostly at the expense of others.  Though these may evoke some pleasure, pride makes one a bore; greed, a miser, which is one letter away from misery.  Thus, we have struck down five, with one couplet remaining.  

— Lust and Gluttony appeal to the human senses, and consequently may qualify as the most popular, evoking the notorious Bacchanalian precept: “Eat, Drink and be Merry,” an attractive lure for pleasure seekers. 

A careful examination, therefore, elevates Lust and Gluttony to the top of the list.  If that makes you angry because you are envious of a self absorbed roué’, sit on it in sloth.  It’s nothing to be proud about, and will not add a farthing to your assets.  In addition, pleasurable participation yields an important bonus:  limiting ones sinful activities to Lust and Gluttony avoids having to atone for 71.4% (5/7) of the Capital Sins.