Everyday you have a choice. You can choose to take the pessimism pill, or you can choose to reject it. But don’t waste your time pretending you’re powerless.
A lot of people take the pill without even acknowledging their choice. They remain a victim to what life throws at them. Instead of embracing their freedom, they hide behind a shield, creating the illusion that they are helpless.
Look beyond the illusion however, and you’ll notice that with each choice you make comes consequences.
When you complain you’re choosing the pessimism pill.
When you surround yourself with people who bring you down, you’re choosing to take the pessimism pill.
When you view the world from a lens shaded grey you’re choosing the pill.
Of course there will be times when the urge of the pill will outweigh your motivation to reject it. But that doesn’t mean you can’t strive towards a pill free day.
Don’t worry about what tomorrow brings. Stay focused on today. When you wake up ask yourself, “Will I consume the pessimism pill today?”
Answer. And then live with your choice.
Today I happily turned the pill down. Can you say the same?
Some days I go to bed very angry at myself or angry at others, but I choose to look past it in the morning (and sometimes before I fall asleep) because I know that having that sort of attitude is futile.
WOW! Excellent metaphor. 🙂
So this is where you went. how are you Bud? I always enjoyed yours and Glen’s writing in Plug in, and glad to see you’re off to do bigger and better things.
I honestly think of myself as a realist. Whether things are good or bad, I take it as for what it is and deal with it from there.
Although… if I don’t get my sleep. I wake up taking my pessimism pill with no means to an end 😉
Cheers!
Of course, no drugs in this system, hehe. Great Work. Pessimism pill, don’t swallow yall.
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Totally true. I remember when my almost psychotically happy coworker told me how she chose to be happy. It was weird but so very true.
A metaphor worth remembering, good work.
We all live and experience the decisions we make on a daily basis.
Unfortunately many people take the pessimism pill without being consciously aware of what they are doing. This pill you talk about may well be hallucinogenic.
Great post, it sticks with you, for the next few days i might consciously ask myself when i notice a change in my mood…What pill did you take this morning?