Just Think About It

Our experiences shape us. There’s no doubt about that. Well, come to think about it, I do doubt it. Maybe, I should rephrase my thought and say that our experiences and our thoughts about our experiences shape who we are.

Wasn’t Einstein the one who defined insanity as, “…doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” The experience is sometimes, inevitable, but the thought that follows is intentional. That’s what directs us. With no thought, we lapse into doing the same old thing, but on a different day so to speak.

This sounds simple and it is, but most of us don’t do this–think. A more precise notion is that we do not have time or permit time for introspection. There…it’s out there, and I said it. Perhaps I am stating the obvious, but that’s me.

I don’t intend to go through life on autopilot. With a little introspection I get to know myself just a wee bit more. My purpose becomes more purposeful. I learn something from each and every experience. My life is shaped in gratifying ways when I attempt to search for meaning in the most mundane event. This, I am sure, is when I see a glimpse of something special.

This entry was posted on Saturday, February 28th, 2009 at 6:00 pm.