Friday
May212010
Amazing, Grace
I wonder sometimes if anyone else spends as much time in their head as I do. There are hours every day in which I talk to myself, trying to coax myself into a better mood, talking myself into being braver or stronger, and reminding myself that rolling up into the fetal position on the floor really is a bad idea. I spend even more time analyzing every situation, second guessing most of my decisions and generally, being my own backseat driver in life.
And yet, I persevere. Whether because of my constant self-talk or in spite of it, I get through each day, relatively unscathed and ready to try again tomorrow.
The human mind and resiliency astound me.
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Reader Comments (6)
I often find that, in spite of myself, I manage to do things that I didn't think I could ever do. I'm not trying to make it seem like I'm some wunderkind or anything -- rather, often it's not "me" than does anything, it's that other person. The person that takes over and just does its 'thing' that gets me through the days. They say you are who you are because of everyone else, but I'd say that I am who I am because of who I become when I need to be someone, or somewhere, else.
Oh, girl. I think you know that I am in my mind at least as often as you are in yours. Sometimes it's exhausting. Wait. Often it's exhausting. BTW, Amazing Grace is the name of my favorite perfume. Coincidence?
I know people that spend WAY more time in their head than you do, dear. I don't think it's a bad thing. It is good to be self aware. And yes, if it convinces yourself to stay out of the fetal position most of the time, then that is good as well. :)
We truly are amazing people when we allow ourselves to me. The mind and brain and spirit and heart are astounding when allowed to do what they do!
"Whether because of my constant self-talk or in spite of it, I get through each day, relatively unscathed and ready to try again tomorrow." Sometimes that's all we can do - try again tomorrow.
I think I know people who spend more time inside their heads than you do. :) Don't stress it!
You guys make me feel so much better. Thank you.
Not just you friend. Promise.