Note to Self

Write this down.

Since I find myself writing notes to the one writing the notes, it likely means I am not sitting atop the mythical mountain of complete inner harmony.

Things bug me, and what I think sits near top of the Things-That-Bug-Me list is I’m not sure if the things bugging me should or shouldn’t — you know — bug me.

On the one hand, when I focus on things that bug me, they grow in my mind, which then supports my conviction they are both real and truly annoying.

On the other hand, if I refocus away from the irritants and look more at other things, like my blessings, at least the sharpest barbs lodged under my skin seem to fall off.

I don’t want to escape the pain of life entirely, because when I try to do this, whether by seeking escape through entertainment or some vice, I find my connections to the good things in my life start losing their loving grip on my sanity.

Writing notes to myself, in this context, seems a rather rational middle ground.

I will say this, after writing notes to myself for a long time now, the exercise does enable me to see my worries and concerns from a healthy distance which dampens emotions and helps me process in a more thoughtful way.

And now that I’m posting my thoughts here, you have an opportunity to weigh in. So, what do you think? Do you relate or do you have other methods that help you achieve and then maintain sanity?