Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Rant #281: Inspirational Poster

Text from an inspirational poster:


This is your life. Do what you love, and do it often. If you don't like something, change it. If you don't like your job, quit. If you don't have enough time, stop watching TV. If you are looking for the love of your life, stop; they will be waiting for you when you start doing things you love. Stop over analyzing, life is simple. All emotions are beautiful. When you eat, appreciate every last bite. Open your mind, arms, and heart to new things and people. We are united in our differences. Ask the next person you see what their passion is, and share your inspiring dream with them. Travel often, getting lost will help you find yourself. Some opportunities only come once, seize them. Life is about the people you meet, and the things you create with them so go out and start creating. Life is short. Live your dream and share your passion.

I hate this shit.  I hate the way it blithely dismisses real problems and complexities.  I hate the way it assumes that if everyone just knew better, we'd all be happy.  I hate the way it looks down upon popular entertainment.  I hate the way it promises "the love of my life" as a reward for doing the right thing.  I hate the way it praises the differences between people but preaches The One True Way to happiness.

Life is not simple.  I like TV.  And fuck the One True Way.

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