There are times that life sucks.
Struggle if you must
And if you do?
You’re wearing Chinese handcuffs.
Chinese handcuffs or chinese finger traps are those woven bamboo tubes that you put a finger in each end.
The more you try to escape, the more the trap clamps down on your finger.
When you’re anxious and try to get out?
Anxiety tightens its grip.
Same with shame.
Same with depression.
Your best bet?
Do not pick up that shitty toy.
Most importantly, do not buy one.
But if you insist on playing with it at a toy shop, protect yourself and leave message to the others.
Take a big greasy shit in it.
Because if you really want to escape through an act of force, you’ll likely need to lube up in excrement.
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