Obsession, Delusion, Projection
What are they?
Obsession has different variations of context. There is mental fixation, unhealthy focus, and medical conditions. Mental fixation is a thought or feeling that repeats and cannot be removed by applied reasoning. Unhealthy focus is caring about a topic, goal, or celebrity (or perceived celebrity) to a degree that feels extreme or abnormal. In a medical context, this can be intrusive, distressing thoughts linked to conditions like obsessive-compulsive.
Delusion, is a false believe that is held even when proof is given to show the belief is inaccurate. Not explained by a person’s normal religious or cultural group. Common ways this may show up; Jealousy example may be believing a partner is unfaithful without proof. Grandiose example of believing you have special power, wealth, or high status. Persecutory example of believing others want to harm or cheat you.
Projection, while certain definitions discuss forecasting a future event or such, lets focus on the psychology part. This kind of projection in psychology is a Defense mechanism. A habit you may not be aware you have, where a person takes their own unwanted thoughts or feelings and accuses someone else of having them. For an example; If a person is angry but does not want to admit it, they might claim that other people are angry at them instead.
Why am I bringing this up?
Well with society in many circles this is happening. No shame if you realize you have done it yourself. You’re human. I am bringing it up because there is a concern of trying to make people think this way, or become paranoid from group efforts of bully personality types or grandiose, delusional ideas run a muck. Not going to point fingers, like all my posts they are NOT directed at anyone in particular. If you felt that they were, part of me wants to say great. Note that and know what you need to work on for yourself. Another part of me say … ooh honey calm down a bit, I might not even remember who you are. Lets just be honest about that. And frankly, if you think I am that petty, you don’t know me at all. Take a step back, take a deep breath. And find something else to do.
One thing as teachers, guidance and leaders of communities need to remember is their role and influence has an affect on their listeners or students however you want to label people… as long as the concept is understood. That when you spew words from your mouth in a hateful manner, it infects the people you’re interacting with even if in good intention of bad mouthing in a protective manner someone who harmed them in some way. Lets breed healing, balance and harmony not bitterness, hate and vengeance… okay? I say that with the most respect and love. Just remember love doesn’t always look fluffy , kind and soft. lets not test things you do not understand. Hopefully the point is heard. lesson gets learned and I don’t have to get back up from my rest again to smack a fly. Feel me?
Like a cabbage, can be nutritive and beautiful…
they can also stink like you know what and cause someone to be full if it.
Be nutritive and not a volatile gaseous entity.

