One great thing that separates us humans from animals is that we think. Having exercised this God-given privilege for decades now has taught me that it is a two-edged sword: it enriches you, and yet it can destroy you. It is a cliché to say that “it depends on how you use it”, but more often than not, we do not know how, specially when it comes to thinking on emotional aspects of our life. Such a short physical distance between the heart and the brain, yet time and again we have proven that it is as far as the east is from the west.
We have been guilty of playing mind-games with people and second-guessing their motives. It is all too easy to wonder about what a person isn’t saying and to try to read between the lines. We often come up with creative explanations for people’s actions and draw conclusions, and more often than not, this has led to paranoia, stunted relationships, useless anger, and worse, strained relationships.
How many times have you seemingly stopped living because you feared something, which hasn’t come yet? How many times have you hurt someone because “you thought” she was also angry with you? How many times have you passed up an opportunity to be a friend simply because he has not responded back to you and “you thought” he does not give a damn to your friendship? How many times have you misread your spouse, only to find out the fool you’ve made of yourself when he explained his side? How many more supposedly wonderful moments should you miss, just because “you thought” otherwise…?
Have you noticed that we didn’t have this complex when we were kids? It was so easy to take things at face value? When Dad says he will be home, we believe that he will be home no matter what. When Mom says we are her princess, we believe so and tell the world about it! Gullible or what, it has its own merit, and that is—less worries… which, adults are prospered with! Maybe time and experience has eroded our faith in human intentions… but may it never erode our faith in Him.
Reading and understanding the verse seemed like a fresh flow of wave across my face, washing away all the speculations and fear from my mind! “Whatever is true…” and not the unclear message between the lines… “Whatever is true…” and not the unclear body actions. “Whatever is true ONLY...” and not the additional stories that we create… This liberated me from my daily struggle with my mind- whether at home, or at work, or at play! And my accessory prayer in cases when wrong thoughts haunt me… “Lord, whatever things I do not know of, lead me to the truth… but in the meantime, let me enjoy the truth which you have permitted to show me, and your PRESENT”.
We have been guilty of playing mind-games with people and second-guessing their motives. It is all too easy to wonder about what a person isn’t saying and to try to read between the lines. We often come up with creative explanations for people’s actions and draw conclusions, and more often than not, this has led to paranoia, stunted relationships, useless anger, and worse, strained relationships.
How many times have you seemingly stopped living because you feared something, which hasn’t come yet? How many times have you hurt someone because “you thought” she was also angry with you? How many times have you passed up an opportunity to be a friend simply because he has not responded back to you and “you thought” he does not give a damn to your friendship? How many times have you misread your spouse, only to find out the fool you’ve made of yourself when he explained his side? How many more supposedly wonderful moments should you miss, just because “you thought” otherwise…?
Have you noticed that we didn’t have this complex when we were kids? It was so easy to take things at face value? When Dad says he will be home, we believe that he will be home no matter what. When Mom says we are her princess, we believe so and tell the world about it! Gullible or what, it has its own merit, and that is—less worries… which, adults are prospered with! Maybe time and experience has eroded our faith in human intentions… but may it never erode our faith in Him.Reading and understanding the verse seemed like a fresh flow of wave across my face, washing away all the speculations and fear from my mind! “Whatever is true…” and not the unclear message between the lines… “Whatever is true…” and not the unclear body actions. “Whatever is true ONLY...” and not the additional stories that we create… This liberated me from my daily struggle with my mind- whether at home, or at work, or at play! And my accessory prayer in cases when wrong thoughts haunt me… “Lord, whatever things I do not know of, lead me to the truth… but in the meantime, let me enjoy the truth which you have permitted to show me, and your PRESENT”.
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