The Paralyzing Effects of Self-Pity

When confronted with a mountain of existential dread, the passive voice is often deployed as a defense mechanism.

			When faced with the void, one may find themselves succumbing to the all-consuming grasp of self-pity.
			As the weight of one's own insignificance settles in, the once-vibrant colors of existence begin to fade.
			Like a forgotten novel, the world's complexities and nuances become a blur.