A Few Words on Gratitude

Apologies in advance for the sappiness.

How do I write a post like this without sounding way too sappy and cringy? I guess I should just be as honest as possible and leave it for you to judge.

I’ve been thinking about paranoia lately. Not just the clinical kind, though that too. I’ve also been thinking of people who suspect others have more nefarious intentions than they really do. This is especially common on social media, where people are quick to take comments the wrong way or to assume that others are watching them, keeping tabs on them, or out to get them.

Don’t get me wrong—I know this really happens! I have been on the receiving end of pile-ons and multi-hour X spaces and live streams discussing what a disappointment I am. But, generally, I assume all but the most dedicated of my detractors have moved on because I live by the mantra “Everyone is too busy worrying about themselves than to think much about you.”