Kinda shows up like a bad penny.
“If you meet with Triumph and Disaster… And treat those two impostors just the same;” ~ Rudyard Kipling / Poem titled “If”
When I set out to be a writer, I discovered early on that a professional writer, when discussing non-fiction ideas and emotions… that writer… can’t lie.
I’m sure some do.
I just can’t.
But there are certain things that are just not meant for public debate, sharing, or discussion.
You may have caught on to my journey of re-branding and the personal sun rises and sun sets I have seen on that journey.
I’ve been asking God to fix… and to mature… my brain.
One thing I think on from His word is, “Do not think more highly of yourself...” and/or the situations you find yourself experiencing.
I’ve learned… and re-learned… what we see with our eye’s is not the truth, and is never the whole story.
“Triumph and Disaster,” a sunrise vs. a sunset; meeting a goal vs. missing the mark; and personal heart ache vs. a hearts jubilation.
Depending on your vantage point will decide how you view life’s perceived failures.
I’m learning from the Stoics; mainly Marcus Aurelius, to not allow my emotions be the boss of me.
Victorious ones or Defeatist ones.
I’m learning I have a narrow field of vision. I can only see what I can see… or am allowed to see… and my actions are thusly catered.
When life is being good… it’s hard learning how to just stand still beside God. When life is being belligerent… it’s nearly impossible.
But… it’s been the best move I’ve learned thus far.
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