Thoughts...these little nuggets can take on lives of their own. They can be helpful or they can be monsters that try to eat your soul. Walking across campus all five senses work together to form all kinds of creative mutterings....
When am I going to learn that walking across campus in flip flops gives me cramps in my legs....
Look up, look up, stop looking down, at least act confidant....
should I smile? will they think I'm weird if I'm friendly? I'm hungry...do I have time to get something to eat?
Geez that classroom is hot....
one of my favorites: why do I like sitting in the basement of the library when there are rumors of it being haunted...does that mean I feel comfortable with ghosts...what does that say about me LOL (i am a psych major)
i really like the smell in here, it makes me feel comfortable (analyze that one ;o)
having thoughts in your mind is one thing but them putting them down in cyber- world and re-reading them is an interesting way to reflect. Why do we think what we do? What makes us form the opinions that we form? Is it nurture or nature (environment or genetics)?
Well, time for class, but one last thought......
Do I have time to get some coffee?????
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Better Together
Schools back in session and December 17th is coming quicker than I'd like for it to. At 34 you would think that the pre-grad jitters would be fading and that I would be thankful for the completion of a very long process. I am thankful, just not sure how to answer the so, what are you going to do now question. As I walk across campus I see students in their 20's, some making the same mistakes I did by not taking the first chance seriously, others with purpose, plans and passions.
People go about things in as many ways as there are fingerprints, we each have our own unique stamp to put on the world. What will yours do? What will mine do? It's occurred to me a lot lately that we are all connected. Do you remember those ice breakers at company seminars that include the string/yarn and everyone taking an end of it. When one person pulls the string everyone feels it. Likewise when someone drops it, you feel the loss. For all the commuters out there what about traveling down the interstate and someone ahead of you having an unfortunate accident, traffic could be stopped for hours. All of that to say we all have a part to play and each part is important.
I just left my human biology class where we are learning the basics. A cell by itself is not powerful enough to do anything, however when that cell joins with other cells they begin to work together and form tissue, which in turn forms organs, which enable the body to function properly. We have dreams, most of which cannot be accomplished alone. My pastor said Sunday that he is learning to reach out and build the kingdom with others, not as a loan ranger, I'm working on adopting that as well.
Having a dream is not for us, it's for those around us. I'm looking forward to the counseling profession in some capacity, the goals and visions ahead of me require laying down my individuality and becoming unified with the "cell" next to me. Even Jesus sent his disciples out by two's. We each play a part, none smaller than or larger than the other...Will you join hearts, hands and lives with me as we march on toward the finish line?
People go about things in as many ways as there are fingerprints, we each have our own unique stamp to put on the world. What will yours do? What will mine do? It's occurred to me a lot lately that we are all connected. Do you remember those ice breakers at company seminars that include the string/yarn and everyone taking an end of it. When one person pulls the string everyone feels it. Likewise when someone drops it, you feel the loss. For all the commuters out there what about traveling down the interstate and someone ahead of you having an unfortunate accident, traffic could be stopped for hours. All of that to say we all have a part to play and each part is important.
I just left my human biology class where we are learning the basics. A cell by itself is not powerful enough to do anything, however when that cell joins with other cells they begin to work together and form tissue, which in turn forms organs, which enable the body to function properly. We have dreams, most of which cannot be accomplished alone. My pastor said Sunday that he is learning to reach out and build the kingdom with others, not as a loan ranger, I'm working on adopting that as well.
Having a dream is not for us, it's for those around us. I'm looking forward to the counseling profession in some capacity, the goals and visions ahead of me require laying down my individuality and becoming unified with the "cell" next to me. Even Jesus sent his disciples out by two's. We each play a part, none smaller than or larger than the other...Will you join hearts, hands and lives with me as we march on toward the finish line?
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Perception
Most all of us have heard one time or another the saying "Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder." This is very true. Our attitudes are a reflection of our perceptions. How I see the world is how I will behave and believe. If I get out of bed in the morning and believe the day will be a good day, then I will feel great about life and enjoy. When something comes along during and tries to rattle my good mood I can either hold on to the belief that the day is still good or I can give in and be a grump. Life really isn't as bad as it appears right? There are people out there, especially this time of year that have it really tough. If you have a place to lay your head, clothes to cover your body, a little food to keep you warm and a friend or two, consider yourself more than blessed. I have had the opportunity lately to become discouraged. To look at the situations in my life beyond my control and become angry. It's all in how we think. Believe the best in people. Hope the situation you are in will cause a greater good for you or for someone else. I used to laugh at people who said just stay positive, don't focus on the bad things until the realization came that they are right. If I can keep my head up, look at whats around me and find the beauty, the pain of the ugly will melt away.
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