I don’t feel like it

This is the threshold question of life. An inflection point that determines character. 

When we do not feel like doing it, taking action, smiling when we are lost in despair because we are in customer service (and we are all in customer service), completing the task, whatever it is – what choice do we make?

Are we able to dig deep? Or do we capitulate to the lazy, lacking responsibility persona?

 Sometimes, though rarely, not doing something is necessary. 

Mostly, I don’t feel like it, is the siren song of self-sabotage. 

Listen for it, and pay attention to its arrival. It is our character test. 

Who are we in that moment?

Do we fold to our indulgent, entitled nature? Do we choose to wallow in our self-created swamp?

Or do we find that extra energy to commence, knowing that by doing it, we will like ourselves more?

Photo Taken July 9th 2025, Article published December 29th 2025