So here is a little something about me. I hang out with crazy people. And those are just my co-workers. Ok, seriously. I am a psychotherapist and the majority of people I work with currently are dealing with serious mental illness. One of those things that several clients deal with is paranoia. That is, thinking that others are out to get you. And not just thinking it but really KNOWING it.
Ok, stop laughing at me.
And it's no use looking like that because I just know you will do it when I am out of the room.
Yeah, that kind of thinking.
Unfortunately, that kind of thinking often leads to lots of doubt and unhappy relationships as well as a general attitude of discontent.
So, I was wondering how a "reverse paranoia" might work. Would it produce the same kinds of opposite results?
You know, I am saying that what if when you woke up tomorrow morning, you just KNEW that everyone you meet or everyone you know is out to make your day---AMAZING!
That good morning kiss that woke you up? Yeah, just for you.
The kids who giggled when you woke them up? For you.
That english muffin that DIDN"T burn? For you again.
All those green lights on the way to work? Just for you!
So, that guy who opened the door? Yeah, he did it just for you.
Those muffins at work? Your office mate brought them because they were thinking of you.
That thank-you from your boss? All. about. you.
Because if everyone is really thinking about you and how to mess with your day, who says that it is not tipping the scales for the better.
So tomorrow morning, when you wake up, just check it out and see if the conspiracy theory is really a conspiracy just to make you smile.
Oh, and by the way, this blog entry? Yup, it's all for you, baby!
