Equanimity does not result in lack of interest. It just means displaying the capability to observe events or stimuli without reacting (either positively or negatively).
There is still room for passion, excitement, joy and other feelings. If these feelings are not or cannot be displayed, then don't blame equanimity, the problem lies elsewhere.
The exhilaration of success and the despair of failure can still be felt, but will be tempered by equanimity.
To live life to the fullest is to experience all the emotions that life has to offer. To gain freedom from craving and aversion, gain equanimity. If this seems a paradox, well, just add it to the list of paradoxes life has to offer!
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