Friday, April 20, 2012
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Rushing In
Have you ever noticed that some themes have a way of spreading themselves over your life? You know, when something like honesty is seen in your own set of problems, and a friends set of problems, and in global problems? Well I have taken note that a theme of "rushing things" has been apparent. I've been rushing my college decisions, my relationships, and my goals. I am also watching close friends do similar things.
As a culture we are pressed to do everything as fast as possible and as efficient as possible. We always have to finish first, be independent, and climb as high as we can. Yet all of this running around only makes things harder. I'm beginning to find that I've been treating life like a race, a race with misguided process. I have been trying to make things happen so fast that I cannot even find the time to truly search my own heart. The opportunity to be successful is a beautiful thing if it is treated right.
Today, even relationships are rushed to the point of breaking. I am seeing that I'm so eager to find lasting relationships that often miss the lasting ones I've created. And I think all this frantic searching and confusion makes us want things we cant have. Whether we are rushing and want that job, friend, or person we can't have. Or maybe you want to buy that guitar, car, or other thing. Some times it helps to just slow down, and take a breath. So don't just rush into things, there is so much time and so much to see. The big things in life like marriage, independence, responsibility, and other big steps will come to you. Just make sure you have both feet on the ground when they hit.
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