Game Of Mind
Your move next. What‘ll it be?
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Imagine squares of black, white and gray. Black squares lead to failure. White squares lead to success. Gray squares lead to indecision. None of the squares are what they seem.
Their true nature will be apparent only after they’re chosen.
Your move.
Whichever square you choose may not be what it seemed. What appeared to be failure may turn out to be success. Success may turn out to be failure. Indecision will certainly lead to decision by somebody else - a passive move that forces activity.
What folderol. What in the hell is that supposed to mean.
I’m talking about the Game of Mind; which is how the game of life is played.
The squares chosen by the players are true, but their true nature can only be revealed after they’ve been chosen. Deception is part of the game - some say it’s not deception, only randomness.
Deciding whether deception or randomness is part of the game.
Is life purposely deceptive or only randomly eventful? You must decide.
Indecision is automatic default to a gray square. It’s impossible to stay on a gray square for long. The other players in life will push you to black or white without your permission.
That’s also part of the game.
How dreary.
Yes, I know, but it’s your move next. What‘ll it be? Sure, sure, I understand. Take a minute. OK, times up. What‘ll it be?
I’m not sure. I need a little more time to decide.
Sorry, times up - someone else will decide for you.
I don’t think I like this game.
No one does. You made the decision to play the Game of Mind when you chose Free Will. You might have frolicked as free as the birds & bees, but oh no! You knew better. You decided to make your own decisions.
Congratulations.
Your move.
By K. L. Shipley