I learned at the very beginning that one of the most profound aspects to this “gift” I’ve had for as long as I can remember is that it makes you think, question, and consider things that most people rarely do. That is, coming to some sense of self, some awareness of why the things are the way they are, some ability to question what might seem obvious, and some keener recognition of yourself and your world were critical to finding some sense of peace.
You may consider some of it to be profound. It may provides insight into things in a way you haven't considered before. On the other hand, you may consider it to be completely whacked. No matter. I invite you to read in the same spirit with which I share it, as the musing of someone who has had way too much time and opportunity to consider things that most people seem to take for granted.
My ex-wife used to tell me that “smart people think too much”. Maybe so. I’ll admit at the outset that I’m no smarter than anyone else. It’s just that I’ve been forced to consider things in a whole new way thanks to life circumstance. If any of us truly believes that life is 10% of what happens and 90% of how you deal with it you’ll quickly recognize the need to find new, stimulating, thought-provoking ways of considering things. How do you rationalize the irrational? How do you explain the unexplainable? There is some pretty deep, complicated stuff involved for those willing to take the time to get right with themselves. And, some of it is simpler than we realize.
The point is, more of this journey happens between your ears than between your legs, and that’s where this page fits.
Donna’s Musings, and Essays on Life and Self
