Don't Ask Your Doctor
Perhaps I should ask my doctor if there is a drug to take to
combat frustration from seeing so 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.
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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.