Recognize what is worth giving a fuck about.
And then give generously with those fucks with the knowledge that you haven’t squandered them on something meaningless.
Ive heard that saying in countless forms and formats.
Sophia Sinclair
(And, according to the people who love that adage, thats when Ill find true freedom.)
Dont get me wrong: I love when no fucks are given.
Giving a fuck about every little thing is exhausting, spirit-draining, and unnecessary.
But that doesnt mean Ive run out of fucks to give.
The thing is, I have plenty of fucks to give.
My cup of fucks runneth over.
I care deeply and passionately and sometimes all-consumingly.
The things I give a fuck about can quickly and easily become the epicenter of my world.
There are times when I can shock myself with how many fucks I actually give.
That hasnt changed as Ive gotten older.
The intensity of my feelings hasnt cooled the quantity of fucks have yet to decrease.
But Im quicker to see what is actually important versus what is not worth my energy.
Im quicker to recognize what is a true issue and what is true bullshit.
So its not that, the older I get, the fewer fucks I have to give.
I have just become more intelligent about how I give them out.
No fucks given there.
I canceled my shipment of fucks for that one.
What I am or am not supposed to do at my age?
Yup, looks like theres an embargo on fucks for that territory.
Worrying about whether or not my hair is perfect and my makeup is just right?
Oooh you guessed it.
Im like Seinfields Soup Nazi, only in this situation itsno fucks for you.
I have not run out of fucks to give.
I havent even lessened my quota o fucks.
Im not spreading myself thin, giving a fuck about every little thing.
I dont have to budget my fucks.
I can go to town when its time to actually give a fuck about something.
I can pull out the AmEx Black Card of fuck-giving and clear out the store.
If you ask me, this is where the true freedom lies.
Recognize what is worth giving a fuck about.
And then give generously with those fucks with the knowledge that you havent squandered them on something meaningless.
That would be fucking terrible.
