FINAL Apathy (On Purpose)

Apathy is Purpose's greatest enemy. Moments pass and the struggle wears on. In every person, in every moment, in every decision and option, a choice must be made between Apathy and Purpose.

Purpose, though greatly worth it, is seldom chosen over Apathy. Purpose can be distant much of the time, seemingly timid and demanding. Purpose, Purpose demands to be pursued, to be sought after and fought for. Purpose is a difficult, arduous, challenging a comrade.

  Apathy, on the other hand, is a loyal companion, always there to keep one company through times of boredom, loneliness, and fear. A smooth talker and sympathetic ear, Apathy will gladly justify your bad choices and 'shoo' away any feelings of discomfort or guilt. Apathy will bring you a well deserved breakfast in bed and let you lay there all day, pampering you with sweets and entertainment. Apathy is an expert on manipulation and 'feel good' speeches. Apathy is the boyfriend who will call you beautiful, buy you flowers, and a promise ring, and vow to never violate you. However, his only intention is to win your affection long enough to break down your guard, make you vulnerable and take you way past second base.

The greatest problem with Apathy is that he's a winner. He's a sore loser and will not go down without a major fight. And, let me just tell you, he's excellent at sucker punches and low blows. He does not have to play by the rules…and he does not. 

Apathy. He comes disguised as fun, as carefree, as relaxing, as entertainment. He will complain along with you, he'll offer you a place to sit and sleep. He won't push you or let you 'strain yourself.' He is easy. In comparison Purpose loses his thrill and appeal. Purpose won't let you settle, won't let you whine, won't let you give up. Purpose pushes you beyond what you think you can bear. But Purpose, though not always easy or fun or initially gratifying, makes life worth living. Purpose has depth and stability. Purpose is beauty at it's purest and finest. Purpose is the marriage partner who only has your very best at heart, who will give you a back rub and a pep talk filled with words of loving pride after a long hard day. Purpose is the spouse who lovingly gives and expects nothing more than you in return.

Purpose, like all good things in life, does not come easy or wrapped in ribbons and bows. Purpose comes through grime and grit and digging through the muck and mire that life so gladly throws your way. Apathy will sit and play in the mud with you, but Purpose reminds you that there is a treasure of great value if you will just keep. digging. Dig deeper.

And, if we are to live abundant lives we have been called to, created for, Purpose must win. We must choose Purpose, I must choose Purpose over Apathy, or all will be lost. Who I am, the people I could have saved, the love I could have given, the love I could have HAD. All will be forsaken at the cost of instant gratification if I date Apathy and choose him over Purpose.

So...somehow, someway. I will find a way, every moment, every day, to fight for Purpose because dammit. He's worth it. And so are we, so is who we will become.