I am far too easily governed by my impulses and desires. There is very little that I have to wait for. There is very little that is not within my grasp.
If I want a cupcake, I have a cupcake.
If I want entertainment, there are thousands of movies at my fingertips.
If I want sexual gratification, there are thousands of movies at my fingertips.
Things so easily won become valueless over time.
We have come to make rewards and luxury items a part of our everyday lives.
As Bukowski once said:
Having a bad day? Drink to forget about it.
Having a good day? Drink to celebrate.
And though I don't turn to drink, I do far too frequently turn to other base cravings and desires.
Anything in excess is bad for you.
I want to learn to conquer myself. To not be ruled by my emotional states or carnal cravings, but to be, as Seinfeld would say, the "master of my domain."
Aristotle once said:
"I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies for the hardest victory is over self"
It's time to stage a coup against my own body. It's time to become the ruler of myself.
2:51 p.m. - 2013-03-13
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