Resist
Indulgence
I was having the best day today
Last night’s gathering with friends was so potently positive
the momentum of good vibes swung through to the morning
in such a happy mood when I got to work
I greeted everyone with a friendly smile
cheerfully productive
I embraced the busyness
brushed off my usual
stress triggers with ease
enjoyed engaging conversation
over lunch with friends
listened to a new audiobook
during my peaceful commute
completed a few overdue chores
immediately upon arrival home
& then
in a moment of unconsciousness
I gave in to indulgence
engaged in unhealthy activity
activity I’ve sworn to avoid
& just like that
I notice negative thoughts settle in
self doubt and self pity fill my brain
a whole day’s worth of positivity
disrupted in a moment of pleasure
lesson learned:
RESIST INDULGENCE
the cost is too high
the benefit fleeting
allowing self indulgence
destroys self respect
