Thursday, August 9, 2007

A history of God and Me part 19

It has been difficult to write the last few blogs. I have felt lost on what to write about. I originally had the idea to write this series out of a sense of yearning and a desire to explore the past. I was hoping it would be more philosophic than it became. I was hoping it would be more "spiritual" than it became. I feel very little of that is contained in what I have written. I suspect that deep down I was hoping for some resolution or some direction or some something.

Some something. I feel empty inside.

I did not write about the cessation of cigarettes which occurred last December. It has been very difficult at times. For the first time since I can recall, I am not using some sort of vice. And so in a sense, I am for the first time since probably preteens, without a crutch.

Exposed. Raw. Nervy. Broken.

What I am feeling inside is not helped by the still fresh termination of a relationship I was in. I was a fool. A huge fool for getting back into a relationship with someone I had before who could not be trusted towards the end of that relationship. Why would things be any different now? A head in the sand works wonders sometimes. But this time things were so blatant it was a slap in the face to me emotionally. It was also an insult to my intelligence. Ultimately though , I was foolish to be in that position. It wasn't real before. How was it suppose to be real this time? Wishful thinking works wonders sometimes.

I feel empty inside. This should be qualified. I mean with respect to God and my spiritual condition. I know what I need to do about it. That means there is hope, perhaps.

Perhaps.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

When I have told my friend George, as I have from time to time, that I feel lonely... or empty... or scared... his response has always been "that tells me you need to get closer to your higher power." It's hard to get closer to one's higher power when it is one's higher power for which one feels lonely. However, I wonder if praying would not be such a bad idea. Just a simple and quiet prayer, about all the good things that manifest themselves in your life. Just a simple start.

ImprovisedDreaming said...

Kyla, I think your idea is a grand one. Simple starts are attractive. Thanks for sharing your idea. It occurs to me that I need to get over my fear of getting close to my higher power again...trust...But as you have suggested, simplicity may be the path...

Thanks, :)