They say…
This winter is going to be worse than last winter.
You shouldn’t go swimming right after you eat lunch.
They don’t like the way you [fill in your fear / worst criticism received].
By the way, that kidney heist story isn’t true either.
But who are “they” after all? Do they have your best interests at heart? Do they love you? Or do they just like to talk (about others) and repeat (incorrect information)?
Snopes.com and other urban-legend-debunking sites have shown that often “they” are wrong. Turns out you can’t boil a frog in water, even slowly. Go ahead and take that swim right after lunch.
Lately I’ve been pondering, as a spiritual discipline, the practice of listening to whatever it is “they” are saying and doing or believing just the opposite.
Ornery is underrated.
Do the opposite of whatever “they” say. And then read these books. Even if “they” say you shouldn’t.
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking
