I love #motorcycles and always have, any type shape or size I just can't get enough of them. I was once accused of being obsessed with them something that I agreed with seeing no issue with that tag. But for some obsession is considered unhealthy and the definition suggests so.
When someone is obsessed, they've lost control of their feelings about the object of their obsession. The adjective obsessed is often used to simply mean "very interested," but when someone is truly obsessed, their interest has become compulsive, and they've begun to lose control over it.
https://www.vocabulary.com/
Whilst I can accept that being obsessed with a person who doesn't have the same feelings for you is a issue is it really a negative to be obsessed with a piece of machinery or a hobby or am I just happy to wear a badge with negative connotations?
Since I was a child I have owned and raced bikes, through my youth they gave me the power to escape on my own and as a adult bikes became a hobby and a investment. I have over the years purchased a uncountable number of machines and currently have more than I can remember. I am constantly looking at classified adds and on auction sites with a view to add to my collection, often buying basket cases that the average person would consider junk.
But here's the thing these scrap heap ready bikes give me hours of pleasure and disappearing into the workshop with a rusty relic of the road to appear months later with a restored gem is one of the most satisfying feelings I get.
That feeling is extended to riding them also, getting out on the open road with the wind howling around you while sat on top of a roaring macing is unmatched. Something that has become more enjoyable now that the wife also rides and we can tear up the tarmac together.
So back to the title of being #obsessed, someone who spends their life conserving nature, looking at their stamp collection or painting a masterpiece, for these people their passion is all consuming and therefore by definition obsessive but is what they are doing a negative thing? I feel not, so the question is should we take another look at how we define this word?
Until such time as some one can explain to me why being dedicated to a interest is a negative I shall continue to wear this badge with pride, "OBSESSED" you bet your ass I am!
Thanks for taking time to look at my post, until next time stay safe folks!