You're the strangest person I ever met, she said & I said you too & we decided we'd know each other a long time. -Brian Andreas
I think this is how I meet my closest friends :)
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Dark thoughts
I once had a garden filled with flowers that grew only on dark thoughts but they need constant attention & one day I decided I had better things to do. -Brian Andreas
So, I've been a little obsessed with Brian Andreas lately. Most of what he writes is so thought provoking, I love it! I came across this one today, I was definitley putting off some homework, and wanted to share it. So many times I find myself worrying about choices I've made and ones I still have to make. It's so easy to get bogged down with "dark thoughts". It sure seems like bad news is easier to come by than good news. Andreas says it right, dark thoughts need constant attention. Frankly, I don't have that much time. Emily likes to laugh at my philosophy of "If it bothers you, don't think about it". I like to channel Scarlett O'Hara whenever possible, her "I'll think about that tomorrow" philosophy is a gem.
Some might read this and think that that's not a healthly attitude. Why not? Why should I allow myself to get worked up over college debt, career decisions, global economy, being single, death, sickness, and destruction. Most of that is just borrowing trouble. God knows what He's doing. God loves, cares, and watches out for me. I can trust Him and know that even if I'm going through a rough time, I don't need to dwell on it. I can intentinally let my dark thoughts garden wither and shrink. I have better things to do with my time.
So, I've been a little obsessed with Brian Andreas lately. Most of what he writes is so thought provoking, I love it! I came across this one today, I was definitley putting off some homework, and wanted to share it. So many times I find myself worrying about choices I've made and ones I still have to make. It's so easy to get bogged down with "dark thoughts". It sure seems like bad news is easier to come by than good news. Andreas says it right, dark thoughts need constant attention. Frankly, I don't have that much time. Emily likes to laugh at my philosophy of "If it bothers you, don't think about it". I like to channel Scarlett O'Hara whenever possible, her "I'll think about that tomorrow" philosophy is a gem.
Some might read this and think that that's not a healthly attitude. Why not? Why should I allow myself to get worked up over college debt, career decisions, global economy, being single, death, sickness, and destruction. Most of that is just borrowing trouble. God knows what He's doing. God loves, cares, and watches out for me. I can trust Him and know that even if I'm going through a rough time, I don't need to dwell on it. I can intentinally let my dark thoughts garden wither and shrink. I have better things to do with my time.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)