Obsessions
An ugly word to some, which might be a sign of weakness, and has a shameful reputation associated with it. (Again, to some)
We get obsessed with all sorts of things… people, animals, places, furniture, memories and thoughts… You name it and chances are we have already been engulfed mentally in it. (Better known as the dreadful O.C.D)
Sure in some cases it is ok to have our occasional fixations but it is dangerous to stay there as it could be a sign of mental illnesses to come, maybe even leading to schizophrenia where you may lose your sense of reality and / or emotional responsiveness.
Well, what if we could turn that obsession from being negative to positive?
Rather than a devastating device of mental and physical torture, turn it into a healthy tool of productivity and build a stronger you.
What is being called these days “Productive Obsessing” is when you put yourself into a meaningful, and hopefully, a useful passion.
You might feel fatigue or frustration at times, but if you put your heart and head to it, you will be able to deal with those side effects that we all know very well, because you will be immersed in something meaningful and stimulating.
Guess what? This is how most of the world’s icons got to be part of history.
Einstein, Mozart, Da Vinci, Steven Jobs, Chef Ramzi… All had their Productive Obsessions, and although they went through a rollercoaster ride of motivational peaks and dips, they kept at it, and they did something they loved and inspired others, each with their own positive contribution to humanity.
I know it’s not easy (believe you me), but what the heck! Let’s give it a shot and obsess about something positive for a month or so. If you don’t like it get another one till you find the right obsession.
And I admit, I’ve got my dark obsessions, but I am also working on positive ones and I hope that one day I will reach that stage of a “Euphoria”.
Here's to our Obsessions,
Majed Bahiti
Friday, July 23, 2010 at 10:30pm
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