Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Definition: Life

Day after day life can feel compiled of more than what one person can bare to handle on their own. Simple things like work, volunteering, love and not to mention our own world of thoughts that come in rouge waves that blow and punch our mind in all directions. Is there a time to throw in the towel? Every day...?

Every part of our lives are supposed to be surrendered to the lord every day of our lives. Most human minds can't comprehend this concept. I struggle with it constantly. Life is a word that symbolizes (to most) as: A time we spend here on earth. But, "Life" means so much more. "Life" should not be confused with "the living." Earth is an amazing creation, and life on earth is another astonishing feat, yet our minds are earthbound minds. Our mind's destination has a habit of completing its journey at the death of a body. This is where surrendering our hearts and minds really comes into play.

Letting go of something is easy to say, but defines us as a "surprise victim" when faced with having to truly let go. Life can mean so much more if we let someone else take the wheel. Surrendering is letting go of the wheel. Giving up the control that we have. The truth is, we never had control in the first place.

What does "life" mean to you now? Is life simply defined as beginning=birth and end=death?