Hi Nurma, thank you for sharing your valuable experience in such an engaging tone and informative way. I enjoyed your story very much.
Yes, the brain dislike difficult things as its major goal is to save energy for survival. However, when we challenge it with stimulating activities it rewards the body with wonderful chemicals like endorphins and BDNF (brain drived neutrophic factor) which puts the neurons in the growth mode and delays the onset of neurodegenarative disorders. As stimulation of the brain is critical for our well being I documented my experience in article. Your points in this story aligns with my research. I link it here as a reference to your great story.
The Brain Needs 4 Types of Workouts.