The Era of Overindulgence
Isn't it grand
we hold the whole world in our hands
yet we post photos and quotes
usually with a filter or two
just let the world know
what are we up to.
The bings and chimes set us up
conditioned like Pavlov's dogs
we can't help but notice that when
there isn't a reward
we are left feeling empty
wishing to avoid feeling so plain
I left that world a while ago,
only to find
its everywhere I go
people snap chatting about their times
instead of investing in the now
I can't help but wonder
where are we now?
the whole world in our hands
we can't help but
want more
holding our last breath
and
amusing ourselves to death
**Author Note, this poem was inspired by "Dopamine Nation" by Anna Lembke, MD. I highly recommend if you like to know more about humans, and their brains**
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Jazzy
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Head of the Jazzy Writers Association (JWA) in partnership with the Vocal HWA chapter.
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What Is Cabin Fever? The short answer is that cabin fever is restlessness from being in a confined area. Cabin fever is the distressing irritability or restlessness experienced when a person or group is stuck at an isolated location or in confined quarters for an extended time. Research shows that prolonged cold, gray skies, and being stuck indoors can trigger mood shifts similar to “winter blues.”
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Dear Mz. Jazzy ~ I'm just "Human" ~ In My Own Way. So glad that you noticed my 'Cheat' ~ It's so fun to reach back to our own stories that, oftentimes, we forget about ourselves; do you ever do that? I actually went back to read it - it's so lovely that VM provides us with our scroll-back to so easily to view our own 'Archives.' I have seen you stories and nice comments, forever, but thought you may be way out of my 'Senior' pond; it's such a nice feeling that you have done so. *After scrolling through your gorgeous offerings I've subscribed to you - You are a Terrific StoryTeller. Jay Jay Kantor, Chatsworth, California 'Senior' Vocal Author - Vocal Author Community -
So true. And I’ve added Dopamine Nation to my reading list.