Fragile Minds

I have decided to use my troubles as a catalyst for strengthening my mind. Often times, I find myself narrating storylines in my head to protect myself from the Truth. I never reach the bottomline because I can't get past what I thought life would be and what it has become.

"Life is what happens while we plan for it" has never meant more to me than it does today. Why do we plan for life? Haven't we been taught to have plans A,B,C,D and E just in case? Are there some areas in life you plan for and others you don't? What's the secret formula? So many questions....only one answer. Learn and forget.

The more I learn, the harder it is to implement theory in real life situations; Likewise, real life situations make it difficult to adhere to theory. Honestly, the most peace I've found in sorting out my confusion is Silence. When I quiet the voices in my mind, I begin to see where the conflict began. It has nothing to do with what's going on around me and everything to do with what's going on inside of me.

In light of the latest tragedy of Steve McNair and his girlfriend, Sahel Kazemi, I am reminded of just how fragile the mind can be. Our minds can become fixated on what we want that it's impossible to acknowledge what we need. It's as if there is only one solution to our temporary problem. Too often, the solution can be fatally permanent.

The strength of the mind can be liberating and captivating. It's up to us to decide its fate.

I choose Liberation......