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Shane Holden

Over Analyzing

July 17th, 2008
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Alot of nights I stay up past midnight even when nothing is happening just because I usually have alot on my mind.  Unless I am just dead tired, I usually cannot go to sleep very easily because of thinking too deeply.  I’m beginning to think that it is because I have a tendancy to look at certain situations at every angle possible.  I simply cannot take things as they happen without wondering ‘why’.  And then wondering ‘what if’ when something needs deciding one way or another.  It’s often said that everything happens for a reason, but does that mean we should not question why or wonder what if we had done something differently?  Maybe these types of questions only set us up to experience regrets or heartache, especially when you gain hindsight after something has passed.

While the quote below is a bit on the mushy side, it does have some good points:

Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there… to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson or help figure out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be but when you look eyes with them, you know that every moment that you are with them, they will affect your life in some profound way. And sometimes things happen to you at the time that may seem horrible, painful and unfair, but in reflection you realize that without overcoming those obstacles you would have never realized your potential, strength, will power or heart.

Everything happens for a reason! Nothing happens by chance or by means of good luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without these small tests, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere, safe and comfortable but dull and utterly pointless.

The people you meet affect your life. The successes and downfalls that you experience can create who you are, and the bad experiences can be learned from…. In fact, they are probably the most poignant and important ones. If someone hurts you, betrays you or breaks your heart, forgive them because they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to whom you open your heart. If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally not only because they love you, but also because they are teaching you to love and open your heart and eyes to little things.

MAKE EVERYDAY COUNT! Appreciate every moment and take from it everything that you possibly can, for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people who you have never talked to before, and actually listen. Let yourself fall in love, even if it doesn’t seem right because you are too young or too far, just follow your heart. Surround yourself with those who make you smile, laugh, and make you happy.

Break free and set your sights high. Hold your head up because you have every right to. Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will believe in you. Create your own life then LET GO and LIVE IT!

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4 Responses to “Over Analyzing”

  1. nice,. i can relate to this,, and especially to the late-night-thinking habit..

    see u!

    rhea

  2. Rhea - Thanks for stopping by!

    Shane

  3. Hi Shane, I so often stay up nights pondering and analyzing, too! I think that often happens because when we’re relaxing, getting ready to sleep, we aren’t distracted by all the things we do all day. I know sometimes I’m very tired, as you say, but I have so much pent up thought that wants to be “thunk”. :) Yes, your quote is a bit mushy, but I’m all about mush! I like it all, but particularly the last line: “Create your own life then LET GO and LIVE IT!” Wow, good stuff, thanks!

    MusEditions

  4. Muse - You are so right! At night is when we have the time to clear our heads of work related stuff and think about the other things that are put to the side during the day. Glad to see that others do it as well :) Thanks for the insight!!

    Shane