Jonathots Daily Blog
(2050)
A friend of mine posted it on Facebook so it trickled down for my viewing. It was entitled “A Three-Point Formula for Success,” presented by some new pop-culture philosopher. (Yet another oxymoron…) It read as follows:
- In the history of mankind there has never been anyone quite like you.
- Your abilities and powers are endless.
- Follow your destiny to achieve your dreams.
There were hundreds, maybe thousands, of comments linked to this diatribe. Most of the people voted their appreciation and thankfulness for such encouragement. You must forgive me—I rolled my eyes.
It’s another example of American confusion. We don’t know the difference between a message and a massage.
Just in case you have forgotten, a massage is someone rubbing you the right way to make you feel better, without ever really knowing your ailments. It is warm lotion spread on your back to grant you a climate of contentment instead of preparing you for the challenge of the hunt.
A message, on the other hand, takes the risk of sharing the TRUTH—knowing that it will make you free, but in the meantime, may just make you mad.
May I offer my three steps to afford you, as a human being, the opportunity to see the culmination of your efforts?
- We are more alike than different. Welcome to the human race.
- Your talent and potential are equivalent to your passion and perseverance. Be fully aware that short-cuts put you in dark alleys, staring at dead ends.
- God, circumstance, nature and people don’t control your destiny. It is your choice.
I’m not so sure that a message will ever have quite the appeal as a massage–but one will teach you how to become fond of your neighbors and the other one just fondles your ego.
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