Perhaps I should ask my doctor if there is
a drug to take to combat anxiety from seeing too many
drug ads. You know the ones I’m talking about. They
always start out with a list of questions. Then they
tell you that a new drug might be just the thing for
you – all you have to do is ask your doctor.
Here’s my tongue-in-cheek riff on those ubiquitous ads.
Have you ever felt you had too little time for your
many interests?
Do you find it difficult to decide which section of the
bookstore to browse?
Is it hard for you to answer the question, “What do you
do?”?
You may be suffering from Multiple Interest Disorder.
There is help for those suffering from Multiple
Interest Disorder. New ideas make it possible to live a
meaningful life despite the inability to hold the same
job for 25 years.
There are support groups for those suffering from
Multiple Interest Disorder. You can find them at most
community colleges, libraries, artist cooperatives,
bookstores, and coffee shops near you. It’s important
for you to know that, wherever you are, there are other
individuals coping with their limitless
approach to life.
In addition, you should know that many successful
individuals have suffered just as you are now.
Leonardo da Vinci found it impossible to choose between
science and art. Albert Einstein was unable to find
satisfaction as a student. Orville and
Wilbur Wright were incapable of sticking to running
their bicycle shop.
If you’re suffering from Multiple Interest Disorder,
you may have several of the following symptoms:
* Multiple talents
* A well-used library card
* An affinity for public broadcasting
* An eclectic collection of recorded music
* An inability to stick with one career
*A tendency to prefer conversation over
television
* A penchant for viewing independent films
*A habit of attending lectures or author
events
*A collection of art supplies, sports gear, books,
antiques, exotic plants, cooking utensils, or any
combination of these
Don’t ask your doctor if a limited life is right for
you. Your lack of mindlessness may have become
apparent to yourself or others. It may be too late to
avoid recognizing your potential and engaging in your
own process of maximizing your intellect, talent, and
compassion.
Millions of people around the world are suffering from
Multiple Interest Disorder. They are incapable of
sticking to predictable options. They are choosing to
wallow in their opportunities for excellence and
fulfillment.
If you think you may be suffering from Multiple
Interest Disorder, ask yourself if a life of
limitations is right for you. Pursuing a long-term
course of multiple passions may result in fascinating
conversations, stimulating relationships, and an extra
long obituary. Those pursuing a path of many twists and
turns may develop excessive curiosity and energy.
SIDE EFFECTS: Those engaging in a life of
limitless opportunities may experience spontaneous
woos–contagious and energizing expressions of
irrepressible joy. To avoid mindlessness, refrain from
mediocrity and repetitive thought patterns. In the
event of unrestrained enthusiasm and discovery, deep
and lasting satisfaction may be the only prognosis.
Don’t ask your doctor for more information.
Maya Talisman Frost is a mind masseuse. Her work has
inspired thinkers in over 90 countries. She serves up
a satisfying blend of clarity, comfort and comic relief
in her free weekly ezine, the Friday Mind Massage. To
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