Recipe for Disaster

One.

Make a decision quickly, especially if pressured to do so by someone else.

Two.

Assume that synchronicities or things easily working out, are signs to go ahead with a plan.

Three.

Ignore or make excuses for the “red flags” you notice, which may include the poor behavior of yourself and/or others.

Four.

Refuse to be honest with yourself.

Five.

Value someone else’s story more than your own.

Mix all with sprinkles of excitement, delight, optimism, and if desired, lust.

Disaster is certain.

Nancy M. Ross is a creative writing participant at SourcePoint’s enrichment center.