On Self Awareness

It's really cool when you start to realize interesting tid-bits about yourself. I've been realizing more and more random facts about myself lately... especially these past few months. I think it has something to do with adjusting to life changes, making important educational decisions, meeting new and different people, and growing up in general.

I feel that the more you understand about yourself, the better you'll be at handling yourself and interacting with those around you. The more you know about why you "tick" the way you do, the more likely you'll be able to understand why others are the way they are. And this can really help you maneuver through the rocky edges of relationships. Not only that, but it's sort of fun. Self-discovery... little things.

I like realizing that I make sure to look people in the eyes when they are talking to me. I like knowing that though I'm a sports fan, I couldn't tell you the first thing about what team is doing better than who right now, or what the stats are for so-and-so. I like the fact that I'm pretty apathetic when it comes to political subject matter. And then again, it's good to know that my apathy comes from the fact that I'm naive about political hoo-ha in general. I never use the term "hoo-ha," by the way...

I think we should all take some time off from our busy days of work, school, and running around with friends, to have to ourselves and just sit with our thoughts, contemplate our feelings, and learn to understand ourselves before we go and try to make sense of everything and everyone else around us. I've been telling this to some of my friends lately- a simple lesson I learned from my mom- Sometimes you need to take care of YOU first, or you'll never be able to take care of others. Taking care might not always mean the same thing. Sometimes it might mean meeting needs, while other times it would mean understanding. Either way you take it, my point is that self-awareness and learning to be okay with who you are is a crucial aspect of entering into and maintaining any relationships you have, including a relationship with the Lord.