beware, ye idealists

Idealists are a tricky bunch. We need them around. They see what should be and they share what they see. That’s an important source of hope, creativity, possibility - resources that can get frightfully scarce even in very good circumstances.

And. Cynics and politicos are often idealists. They’ve just been disappointed too often. They don’t want to experience that pain yet again. They can get bitter and small, shrinking the surface area they have to protect. 

If you’re reading this, I’m guessing there’s an idealist streak in you somewhere. These posts will all be pretty annoying if you don’t think there’s a better way, that you can practice it, that your people might be able to as well.

So beware, ye idealists. If you’re finding yourself frustrated and depleted, consider pausing your idealism, lest ye tumble into the woebegone vale of cynicism. Let go of your aggrieved belief in what should be, for just a bit. Catalog, with as little judgment as you can, what is. 

Then decide what you’re going to do about it.

-Eric