Thursday, December 08, 2005
Why I don't blog often
But, my child, be warned: There is no end of opinions ready to be expressed. Studying them can go on forever and become very exhausting! Ecclesiastes 12:12 (NLT)I'm going to attempt to explain why I'm not a regular blogger. The above verse strongly resonates with me.
I have tendency, that if left unchecked, I will try to read too many blog or collect too many magazines or books to read. It's too easy to look at something and say to myself that I should read or subscribe to it. I'm a packrat of reading materials, if you will. And it isn't so much of having things (books, blogs, magazines) to read, its having them go unread. It stresses me out.
Kinda related to that thought, is the one of how much of it is worth reading? Even in a "good" subject, such as Christianity, does reading EVERY book about it make me a better person? And even if that book is good, does it really help me, or is it just another item to fill up my life and time with? Like we all need a couple more of those. The ESV and NASB translations hint at this.
My son, beware of anything beyond these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh. Ecclesiastes 12:12 (ESV)
But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is endless, and excessive devotion to books is wearying to the body. Ecclesiastes 12:12 (NASB)
Also, part of this thought process stems from a post by Chris. And from his list, I try to fit number 2. Otherwise all I'd do is complain about school.
Plus, I suck at writing. I mean would a real writer use the word "suck" when "I lack the proper written communication skills to effectively convey my thought process through a textual medium" says the same thing?
Thoughts?
Thursday, December 01, 2005
This is a relief
| ISTP - "Engineer". Values freedom of action and following interests and impulses. Independent, concise in speech, master of tools. 5.4% of total population. |
Choose a band and answer queries with song titles
From Aaron's Blog
I choose Muse.
1. Are you male or female? The Small Print
2. Describe yourself: Hysteria
3. How do people feel about you: Space Dementia
4. How do you feel about yourself: Ruled by Secrecy
5. How do you feel about ex boyfriends/girlfriends: Unintended
6. Describe current boyfriend/girlfriends/crush: Overdue
7. Describe where you want to be: Falling Down
8. Describe how you love: Stockholm Syndrome
10. What would you ask for if you had just one wish: Thoughts of a Dying Atheist
11. Share a few words of wisdom: Hate this and I'll Love You
12. Now say goodbye: Escape
I choose Muse.
1. Are you male or female? The Small Print
2. Describe yourself: Hysteria
3. How do people feel about you: Space Dementia
4. How do you feel about yourself: Ruled by Secrecy
5. How do you feel about ex boyfriends/girlfriends: Unintended
6. Describe current boyfriend/girlfriends/crush: Overdue
7. Describe where you want to be: Falling Down
8. Describe how you love: Stockholm Syndrome
10. What would you ask for if you had just one wish: Thoughts of a Dying Atheist
11. Share a few words of wisdom: Hate this and I'll Love You
12. Now say goodbye: Escape
