QuickSand
- L
- Mar 31, 2023
- 2 min read
In a world where everything is easily accessible, there are so many options to choose from. Its become normal to feel lost, confused, and uncertain. This does not call for you (or me) to stay in that lostness, confusion, or uncertainty. We must fight for what we want. It's unrealistic to say, "I want my life to look like X," but then do nothing to get to this lifestyle. Having unrealistic expectations or ideas like this will always bring disappointment in return. We can't want something and not work to get it. For example, I can't say I want to be physically in shape like Jeanette Jenkins but have no workout regimen or good eating habits. Which, later on can hinder our sense of self.
Another example, we say we want to be closer to Jesus, yet, nothing to show for it. There are no devotionals, no bible reading, and no praying. Just expecting him to find us and share his glory. Yes, he is always ready to provide love and connection, but we also have to want and desire that. I guess what I'm really saying is, do we have the desire, passion, drive, and motivation for the things we say we want. These unrealistic ideas of, "we don't have to put effort into the things we want because things will find us" are detrimental. I think the unspoken truth is, maybe we really don't want the things we say we do and we are living mindlessly just blurting things out. If that's the case, maybe it's time to get off the conveyor belt of mindless thinking and start being intentional with our lives.
The more we indulge in false wants and desires, the more we stray away from our true calling and placements. Take some time to reflect on where you have been mindlessly saying, "I want X." Sometimes, we think we want something because it's a societal norm. Maybe it's preferred amongst friends/family or a norm for your culture. Whatever the false want is, figure out where the genuine one is hidden.
I guess all in all, it's important to be intentional with what we say we want. Going back to the first example, I believe when we say we want something and do nothing to lead toward that, we are constantly disappointing ourselves. So here are the points I have taken from this:
Be intentional. This is something to take one day and one moment at a time.
Be mindful. Stay in the moment
Question yourself. Through questions begin to figure out yourself a little more.
"You are what you do, not what you say you will do." - C. G. Jung
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