Putting Off Dying, the Ultimate Procrastination
CW: depictions of depression, illness, hospitalization, medical trauma, death Artwork by Me "The changes we dread most may contain our salvation." - Barbara Kingslover. It seems so silly and counter intuitive. The only thing standing in the way of your goals is yourself, yada yada yada.... What a cliche? And yet, it's so devastatingly truthful and all encompassing when it comes to human nature. Because it's not really ourselves holding us back, but fear. Fear is a powerful instinct that has kept the human species alive for thousands of years. Why is it that society views this instinct as a weakness? This ingrained, self-preservation instinct is viewed as a weakness, while courage is seen as strength. But, strength and weakness are both relative to the battle at hand. When you are outnumbered and completely surrounded, making a swift escape is the only option that will allow you to see another day. Proper strategy, good intel, and the full support of your troops can...