Mike Corey Instagram – Perhaps I was wrong…
“Experiences over Possessions” is what I told myself for nearly a decade of backpacking. “Collect moments not things” was what I proudly said, trying to convince the world that material goods aren’t worth your money, and we should focus on travel and experiences instead.
I realize now that the wisdom and passion of these words was rooted… somewhere dark.
And most of your “strong beliefs” could be as well.
One night with a rum and Coke, and a journal, I asked myself “Why am I so opposed to fancy things?” Why am I so avidly throwing words like “Fake and Shallow” at luxurious people, places, and things?
My reaction seemed disproportionate.
After all, if someone says “Pineapple isn’t for me” it’s fine. But if someone says “I hate anyone who eats pineapple” you wonder… what pineapple hurt you…?
I found the root of evil when I asked myself this simple question… “Do you think you’re not worth it?”
… A stain on the sheets I missed after a decade of cleanup. Not noticeable until it was pointed out.
See, we have loud fears. Ones that scream at us: The fear of the ocean, the fear of public speaking. Malignant. They consume us in the moment, they deafen us.
Then we have quiet fears. Ones you barely know are there. Benign. Not raising alarms.
They make you say certain things, and act certain ways. They give you “strong beliefs” about things that don’t really matter.
I still stand by my motto of “Experiences over Possessions”. They bring so much more value to life. But don’t use this idea a shield to justify why you don’t take care of yourself like I did. Look Good. Eat Well. Celebrate. You’re worth it.
Just beware of these quiet fears.
They are the hardest to fix. 🐉 | Posted on 27/Mar/2023 01:39:40
