Don't worry, be happy

[Modphase 1,271]

I swore to myself that if one more topic about Twilight's speculated Alicorn Transformation appears, I will make my own topic. A topic which is not a rant about my opinion on the matter, and a topic which it's purpose is not to discuss the matter.

 

 

A new topic has appeared. One which I will not reveal the name of to keep the original poster's identity sacred, but an unnecessary topic nonetheless.

 

 

The point of my topic, is an announcement to everyone with an interest in keeping a bit of their sanity (if you dislike insanity, don't worry, this topic can also help you keep from becoming to sane).

 

 

 

First of all, if you're like me, we know that there's almost to much evidence surrounding the fact that Twilight's Alicorn transformation will not happen. So you don't need to worry about a thing.

 

 

But if you're not like me, this thread is for you. So sit back, relax, and read this topic. And hopefully you'll have a much better outlook on the dilemma at hand. And as I said, I promise that there will be no explanation of the absurd dilemma.

 

 

So by now you're probably thinking, "Mod, why are you talking in such weird language? Why are you making your paragraphs so small? Why are you talking in italics? AND WHY AREN'T YOU TAKING SIDES ON THE ALICORN TWILIGHT HOAX!?

 

 

 

The answer? Because I don't worry about it. I do care about the show, I truly do, but I don't worry about it. And you shouldn't either. Why? I'll tell you why. Because there's nothing we can do about it. We, as fans, can't mold the episodes how we want them to come out. We can try, but it would be futile. If I've learned anything from my fourteen years of being alive, one simple lesson stand out. You can't change other people, you can only change yourself. You can try to change others, but not only will it bring about immense stress and anxiety, it's an uphill battle, and by uphill, I really mean a ninety-degree slope. It's not impossible, but it's pretty close, and is it really worth it for a show, which frankly, has brought us pleasant surprises in the past?

 

I admit, that last part was a bit unnecessary, as I believe no one here in their right mind would even think of doing that, but it just goes to show you how much it's out of our control. And for me, I find I have a much more happier life not stressing about things which are out of my control. My own well-being, and my decisions are in my control, so I occasionally stress about that, but things such as the well-being of others, I don't stress about, because they're ultimately not in my control.

 

"But Mod, you talk so much about how many things you can con't control, but I want to control some things that have to do with the dilemma at hand!"

 

 

As I said, you can't change others, but you can change yourself. Change your outlook on Twilight's speculated Alicorn transformation. Now, I'm not saying that for those of you who think that it's a bad idea, should change your opinion, I'm saying to act calmer about the whole thought. What I've seen is outbursts of new topics spontaneously started by people who take this on a a whole new level of seriousness, and who are so affected by it. That doesn't seem like a very calm reaction to change.

 

In a nutshell, change your outlook to a less stressful one. We can't force the hub to do what we want them, and even if we did, it's not going to work. It's out of our control.

 

So whatever happens to the show, don't worry, and be happy. You can be angry, melancholy, happy, or even leave the fandom, but that's good, because you're accepting change for what it is, instead of starting pointless discussions about it. The first discussion was good, but the rest weren't, only because they were rants about people taking this to a more personal level.

 

 

 

And keep this in mind, whatever happens, we're stayin' alive.

 

 

 

Thank you for those of you who soldiered on and read this entire thread. I know how tiring it can be to read these long threads, but I sincerely hope that this will prevent more pointless and repeat speculations about the show.

 

 

 

And one last thing. I foresee many saying that I'm a hypocrite for saying I can't change others, and this topics point is just that, but at an individual level, I can teach some lessons to others, which have no guarantee will work. Sure, I hope some people will have a better outlook after reading this thread, but I can't make them, it's out of my control.

Edited January 19, 2013 by Modphase