That bench is my throne. The park is my kingdom. On rare occasions, other humans and their dogs occupy my space. They just don't know it's my space and so I wait until they acknowledge me. Most of them are not entertaining (both human and dog.) I expect them to be. But that's selfish. Self-aggrandizing. And so I stop. Who am I to judge?

What are your expectations of others? Are they too lofty? Do you hate your boss or have clients you just can't satisfy? Do you have colleagues that you just find plain boring?

Is it time to do a little introspection and adjust your expectations of others? For many gurus, experts, and idolized creatives and talent alike - it's not only time, it's long overdue.

I will use social media the way I see fit. I will market the way I feel comfortable. I will not worship you. Instead, I will meditate and allow my voice to guide me. I will be "me." There are many facets of "me." There are many forms of expression. In each one, there will be varying degrees of "me" and varying degrees of expression. To expect them all to be the same is akin to expecting your chocolate candy bar to taste the same as hot chocolate or - God forbid - a chocolate truffle or - worse - a chocolate cake.

Now, pass the chocolate-flavored Yoo-hoo!

Are you guilty of idolizing those that put their pants on the same way you do? Let me simplify this - how many times have you posted to your "idol's" Facebook account or tweeted them only to receive no engagement whatsoever?

-Anthony

P.S. I know "idolizationism" isn't a word, so don't refudiate it.