Are you an overthinker?
Have you ever really acknowledged the power of your mind?
I have had this picture in my collection for quite some time. I’m not too fond of it, and I keep coming back to it. The visual is captivating to me, and likely because it resonates with me during different seasons of my story.
I often find it fascinating that children often think they should do something differently, understand something, or challenge an individual or a family system. Yet, children are young and powerless against many of these things. As adults, we are empowered to bring change, use our voice to address or confront systems, and sometimes the hardest thing is to address change within ourselves. As adults, we have the means, maturity, and choice, and we often act powerless.
What if you know the feeling depicted above. I invite you to take time to name what is true and make a decision to lighten the load. Become aware of the messages that comprise the weighty areas in your thoughts. Listen to the thoughts, bring them out onto paper, and look for themes. Be curious and patient with your process. As you become familiar with the heaviness, invite a trusted soul into your thoughts. Find someone to process with and celebrate with as you let go of some of the weightiness.
Life is heavy sometimes, and sometimes we make life heavy. Be wise and discerning, knowing when you are making your load heavier than it needs to be!
Lord give us courage,
Blessed be His name