In the Venn diagram of my life . . . and toxic enthusiasm

 Originally posted to my Facebook on July 27, 2026

In the Venn diagram of my life, I live part in a semi-closed society that occasionally succumbs to being the voice of toxic optimism or toxic enthusiasm. The toxic part coming from a lack of recognition (or outright denial) that other ways of experiencing the world exist.

I find this aspect particularly toxic to people who experience disorganized thinking,

and those

who do not receive:

answers to their prayers,

miracles in their lives,

and support in their trials.

Downtown Abbey clip, She said dreams never come true
https://youtube.com/shorts/_FN-QZhQQFI?si=kEqPwx6nVRaiT92Q

So, from inside the invisible walls sometimes imposed by that semi-closed society, I hold space for people who do not experience life 'in that way'. . .

Sometimes,

for lack of better vocabulary

I am 'those' people.