Don't Take it Personally

Hypersensitivity is misclassified as a minor personality disorder. Those who are plagued by this horrible syndrome may be able to blend in with the general population, but their internal machinations cause a constant state of ambient suffering. Every minor glitch is immediately placed under a microscope for analysis, categorization, explication, and further analysis, ad Infinitum. This process gradually evolves into a comprehensive method for perceiving the world whereby even the most mundane nuisance takes on a personal texture. Those with normal psychopathology wouldn't assign personal attributes to the minor annoyances that inevitably emerge during the course of ones' daily routines. Since the diagnostic and statistical manual of psychological disorders classifies this phenomena as a minor ailment, there is no chemical treatment available for those who suffer. However, many turn to street drugs and alcohol to gain release and relief. Occasionally, These substances provide solace, however, in many instances, they actually exacerbate the sensitivity - causing further suffering. In other words, a person is thrown even further in the direction they were already heading towards, and a 'magic' circle of suffering is created. This might sound mundane and overly obvious, but there is a simple solution to this intricate problem. The first step is to recognize that a problem actually exists. This recognition will ultimately lead to a decrease in the amount of suffering because it will break the automatic chain of thought and render the oversensitivity to be seen as something farcical and comic. As soon as someone truly understands that they are misinterpreting an innocuous series of events and personally identifying with them, then this in itself will serve as an initial solution - breaking the chain of events and providing relief, albeit a brief respite but significant as a barrier breaker. So the next time that you overreact and take someone else's behavior personally, imagine alternative scenarios i.e. maybe the person had a fight with their significant other, maybe they are unwell, maybe they are lonely, etc. The possibilities are almost endless, and would almost never include the personal possibility that those who are oversensitive inevitably choose.

World's Oldest Deception

No More Daisies: Poetry

No More Daisies: Poetry: Gatsby’s Lament I have come and gone in silk-shirted tragedy. The willing victim of self illusion. Adrift in an autumn pool, I see ...

Imitations

Everyone wants to be special. Everyone seeks approval and applause. However, most peoples' behavior can be linked to the behavior of others. Nothing is original. Everyone just simply apes the agendas of others. The media moguls invest millions to influence the choices of viewers, driving their audience, like a herd of young sheep to an inevitable slaughter, towards a hopeless existence plagued by fear, doubt and despair. These are the tools that the advertisers use to influence the target audience, or anyone else for that matter, pushing them towards consumer outlets where there is an imminent transfer of wealth from the suckers to the exploiters. The desire to adopt all 'popular' trends evolves into a relentless struggle typified by disappointment and frustration since the shopping list is infinitely expanding, propelling it way beyond the reach of even the most cruel and successful oligarchs. And those who pull back for just a moment, instantly observe a dangerous culture of consumerism that renders all of its participants into a lifeless, boring mass of ugly animals with an underdeveloped potential to use reason. If you really want to stand out and be special, then develop a self perception of being just common, and not special. That will truly be special.

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The time has finally arrived to cast aside all the useless components of a chaotic itinerary and sharpen the focus for a clearer comprehension of what is. Only fresh baggage will be tagged and checked. All the torn and tattered valises have been cast aside for more efficient travel. Those who want to climb high, must travel light, and with the most modern and up-to-date equipment.
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