The comparison of one’s mindset to how full one perceives their own “glass” to be — empty, full, half-full, half-empty — is a common metaphor in describing how optimistic, grateful, or realistic (depending on who you ask) one’s approach to life tends to be.
Some even prefer to think of the glass as already broken. This outlook, they claim, helps to clear the assumptions, expectations, and attachments we often develop towards situations, people, and things around us, resulting in internal freedom.
That is all well and good.
But then comes one simple thought from George Mack’s High Agency:
What if you are the tap?
Instead of seeing the entirety of your current human experience as one imposed upon you, as something you can only change your perspective on or attitude towards, you begin to seek out areas where you can shift and shape, create and change — even destroy and rebuild — realities.
You step beyond the bounds of the glass and what it holds, and become the agent who fills, moves, empties, and refills that glass.
Yes, there are things outside of your control or ability to impact. But when you bring clear thinking, a bias towards action, and a certain level of disagreeableness to the game of life, there is a thrilling realization waiting for you.
You realize you are far more than a “glass half-full” or “glass half-empty” person.
So, become the tap.