Dopamine is a superpower. Our brain hunts it down with the expectation of feeding it with some type of satisfaction, be it coffee or social media.
But our anticipation often exceeds reality. The coffee aroma smells better than the grounded beans actually taste. We only go on vacation with the promise of taking photos and sharing them on Instagram. Looking forward to these experiences energize us but fade just as quickly once we realize them.
Our neurons swim in desire, all the while ignoring the risks for drowning in it. Like a magnet, we are drawn to the pleasures of stimulants and irreality.
There’s no stopping us from swinging into the emotional rollercoaster, only to find that the high is not permanent like a tattoo. We can only rent moods and activities for so long.
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So sorry to hear that. Thanks for sharing.
I have, unfortunately, had to watch many friends and family fall into addiction from narcotic abuse. It’s a terrible disease and so hard on everyone!
Oh thank you so much. Will definitely keep you in mind. Very sweet of you to offer.
Appreciate the thoughtful comment. Let me know if you need any advice on social media — been at the game more than a few years now. wellsbaum[at]gmail.com
I don’t drink coffee and I’m new to social media and I definitely agree with you. The preparation and expectation of how well the post will do, is so much greater than everything that comes after. I just think it’s human nature to build things up in our minds. Great post and I absolutely love the video of the girl on the swing. Very unique.
Love my coffee too
You had me up until the coffee comment lol…I’m sipping mine now and it’s delicious!
Thanks Michael!
love the line “Our imagination swims in desire, all the while ignoring the risks for drowning in it”
This is true. Thanks for keeping me in check 😉
Wells you are incredibly talented.
unfortunately the “insta-fame” and the fuzzy warm feeling of getting likes isn’t going away any time soon!
keep your friends close and plug sometimes 🙂