Today's not an insightful one...

Do yall ever get tired of the message that is constantly reverberating everywhere by our society that you just have to try harder? I do... I know in life we have to work hard for what we want but... I don't know. Sometimes I wonder if maybe certain things are really hard because we weren't meant to do them. I can't give you any specific scenarios. That would be telling ;) I know that without hard work, the gratification you get from a task or accomplishment is almost nonexistent. But what happens when you strive so hard for things that you don't find enjoyment in them? You just do them because you should, or to "keep up", or to make a name for yourself, or to be as good as everyone else? Then, is it a matter of ceasing striving or is it a matter of adjusting your focus? I would say probably the latter. The things that I strive for, I genuinely do want. However, many times the amount of time and work that it takes to cultivate whatever it is I'm pursuing causes me to reevaluate. I don't want to be one of those people who just gives up when the going gets tough. I hate that. But I also don't want to be one of those people who can't just let things go. Alas, I don't really have any answers tonight. Maybe if life would just slow down a little...

³⁰ "God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection." - Psalm 18:30