Sunday, July 17, 2011

Contradiction

con·tra·dic·tion

   [kon-truh-dik-shuhn] noun
1. the act of contradicting; gainsaying or opposition.
2. assertion of the contrary or opposite; denial.
3. a statement or proposition that contradicts or denies another or itself and is logically incongruous.
4. Nana
 
Yes, I’m a living definition of a contradiction. 
 
I feel like the days are flying by … I just want to shout “slow down!!"  And yet I find myself wishing the time would pass more quickly so we could get to mid-September so we could leave on our next trip.
 
I enjoy interacting with my co-workers and the extra income that this temporary position provides.  And yet I miss the luxury of full-time retirement and being able to do whatever I want whenever I want.
 
I enjoy the peace and quiet of my empty nest.  And yet I miss the hugs, the laughter, the endless questions, and even the squabbles of the Ts … it’s just too quiet here.
 
I’m painfully shy and quite uncomfortable in large groups.  And yet when I’m with family or very close friends, I’m confident and outgoing.
 
I love my family, my life here on this earth.  And yet I long for a better place.
 
I seek God’s will and His guidance.  And yet I all too often try to take control of my circumstances.
 
Yes, I’m a walking contradiction.   

10 comments:

  1. So well said...aren't we all!?!

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  2. I echo what Cheri said, very well said! I can truly relate to what you wrote here. It is hard to be content with where we are at just for that moment. I struggle with the same things. Good timely reminder for me; thanks for sharing your thoughts and your contradictions!

    In saying that, I hope you truly enjoy today for what it is; a wonderful gift from God!

    betty

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  3. Yup! I'm right there with you. Hurry up to wait, rushing to go no where. I herar you Nana!

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  4. This was a great post and describes so well how I'm feeling lately! Maybe we should form a club--or support group!

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  5. Well said! I think this can be said of all of us.

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  6. Hi Kathy, I loved this cause it sounds so much like me..lol. Some of these traits I just think hold true for most females. Hope you're having a special day today.
    Hugs & love, Noreen

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  7. I just wish I would hearing that big ol' booming voice from GOD and I would know what to do next. I feel stuck.

    I feel that being bamboozeled with what I felt I was getting into with the marriage that only lasted two weeks as we are heading to an annulment that I'm truly lost right now, with not knowing where GOD want's to place me.

    Thank you posting something so meaningful that makes us all look at what we have and what we should do.

    God bless,
    Viola

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  8. I just wish I would hearing that big ol' booming voice from GOD and I would know what to do next. I feel stuck.

    I feel that being bamboozeled with what I felt I was getting into with the marriage that only lasted two weeks as we are heading to an annulment that I'm truly lost right now, with not knowing where GOD want's to place me.

    Thank you posting something so meaningful that makes us all look at what we have and what we should do.

    God bless,
    Viola

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  9. Hi Kathy, I loved this cause it sounds so much like me..lol. Some of these traits I just think hold true for most females. Hope you're having a special day today.
    Hugs & love, Noreen

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I am SO glad you stopped by! No proving that you're a robot here ... I want to hear what you have to say! ;-)