I just saw this video. I cried as it helped me see myself more clearly, and who I really am.
Earlier today, I realized how prideful I'd been recently. I don't know, *sigh*, I had my life completely figured out-for months- and now, it's like I'm struggling to move forward. I know what this is, but it's been a long time since I last felt it, since I was last depressed. Largely that is due to being healed of my depression back in November. I realize there are gaps in my history.....I'll do my best to fill them in.
Also, I'm not completely depressed, I just have a low mood today.....possibly due to me having to go, go, go, with no break for the last month or so.... could also have something to do with it being cold. Bbrrr (shudder).
I hesitate putting this up because I don't like putting too much personal information out there on the internet, for the whole world to read.
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Again, about being prideful, I couldn't see it until today. It seems to be one of those things that creeps up on you, and you don't realize it until you are humbled again. This can be illustrated by a tree growing on a corner. I don't know how many people have seen this, but when the tree grows, the branches stretch out so far that you have a hard time seeing down the road. It can look something like this:
(Ok, so maybe this isn't the best illistration of overgrown trees.)
Would these be better?
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| (photo taken by Sarah Despain) |
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| (photo taken by Sarah Despain) |
Anyway, the point is that when a tree grows, it's difficult to see what's behind it. Only through being pruned and cut back, would you be able to see the power lines (if any) or be able to see further up the road.
Just the same with being prideful- until you are humbled, 'pruned' if you will, can you see that you were prideful.
