Chris Writing Anything

Today, I’m simply thinking about life. Along with those contemplations, I’m thinking about how God affects the world around me, and I’m thinking about how God keeps us humble.

Lately, I’ve been following my own path, trying to climb from the ruts. Yet, I feel, by simply lowering my head, and trying to aimlessly propel myself forward, I’ve made those ruts dangerously deep. God has told me that I need to pick my head up, and I have to pay attention to what’s around me. Sometimes, it’s the hardest thing to do.

I’m bullheaded, and I don’t like being cheated. When I feel I have been, well, I put my nose to the grindstone and I push hard. Sometimes, that can lead to disastrous results.

Then, I talk to those around me, and my world opens up. The beauty of human nature, when with the right people, gives me new perspective. And the ugliness rendered by greed and selfish motivations, ones that lead to subhuman acts, are swept away.

Don’t get me wrong, what we work for, what we’ve devoted our time towards, we need to fight to keep that, but we also need to allow ourselves to be social beings. Today, I’m simply stepping back, reassessing my mode of operation, and finding a better way, while still holding on to what I’ve strived for. I think we must remember, not only does humanity need morals, ethics and God, we also need decent human beings in our lives.

Today, I survey my house, and I realize it’s empty. Was that wholly my choice, or am I fighting someone with ill will towards me? Yes, I need to step back, and I must seek out people who mean well, and, as tough as it may be, I might just have to realize that I’m far from perfect.