From “The Human Condition: A User’s Manual,” by Arnold Kunst
13 November
No matter who you are, no matter how gifted you are, no matter where you've been, no matter where you’re going, no matter how you're going to get there, there are things in the way. Take care that you avoid the dreaded disease known as PLOM – Poor Little Ole’ Me. "Self pity" is such a pervasive and insidious disease that most of us, most of the time, see those things in the way as "obstacles". This in turn confirms our unspoken assumption that God is a sadist. But sometimes I get the self-pity thing under control; sometimes I forget to feel sorry for myself (like "forgetting" to worry when I fall asleep at night) - and then "obstacles" become "opportunities". They're disguised, maybe, but I think that’s by design – they’re supposed to add to the excitement, the treasure hunt, the wonder and zest of Life.
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