The Paranoia Grows

I think advertising exists solely to develop paranoia in the body politic. It does this by causing worry over our actual, physical bodies.

Deodorant has been a medicine cabinet staple for as long as I can remember. I get that: certain odors are unpleasant for everyone. I brush my teeth twice daily and even use a mouthwash which 'kills germs missed by brushing alone AND strengthens enamel' (two jobs in one? Who can resist?). I use foot powder. Give me my regular old Old Spice, something I've emphasized to an admittedly bizarre extreme in these very environs, and I'm fine. 

At least, I thought I was fine. Now there are, all over the place, ads for whole body deodorants. Do I really need that? Is the odor from back of my knees annoying folks? I'm sure that's not an issue. I have many more, and much more effective, ways of being a pest. 

Well, I know what they're talking about, and all I can say is, I'm clean. When I'm not clean I get clean. The advertising oligarchs aren't going to make me any more paranoid. I assure you, I've quite cornered that market all on my own. The paranoids have been after me for ages.

Take the Hint

We should listen to our bodies. 

Last yesterday afternoon when I got home from the Shop, I had a few things I wanted to get done. Nothing pressing, just stuff needing doing. But man, was I tired. Wiped out. So I went to bed. That junk could wait.

I woke up around 2:30 this morning and took care of business in about an hour, completely refreshed. None of it felt like a chore at all. And, I believe, because I wasn't the least bit tired.

If your body says sleep, then sleep if you can. It's a good thing.