Recently I've been discovering that my mind likes to run on overdrive, even when it is processing purely in the background. This often drains my entire emotional and mental stability and I find myself worn down in so many respects. This happens on a daily basis, and I'm realizing the repercussions of subconsciously induced self-devaluing. It affects my entire demeanor. This then overflows into how I engage, interact, and influence those around me. As of lately I have seen many enjoyable times with friends and family deflated by this very issue. I see Satan working his way into my mind in very crafty ways, because most of the lies cycling over and over are not on the forefront of my mind. And this is where I am pressing for change.
A wise man in my life recently helped me discover the great power of letting my mind meditate on what I am thankful for. Thankfulness is a powerful state of the heart that conquers much of what brings us down. It looks to what satisfies us deeply, rather than what our hearts feel deeply deprived of. I am working to spend more of my thoughts here in thankfulness, for it covers any feelings of unworthiness and being devalued.
In addition, I am finding that my long lost love of drawing really helps clear my mind and gives me rest from my own mind. Art has made a permanent impression upon me and I genuinely creating it. So soon enough you will see my current artwork that's underway. (And if you know me well enough you would know its chalk full of meaning and personal metaphors hahaha)
It is my hope that whoever may read this connects with the struggle to overcome our own minds and may open themselves to a greater option, that of thankfulness.
"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." -Romans 12:1-2
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