The first thing out of my mom's mouth is gonna be "So, what exactly is a blog, anyway?" But I'm prepared for that: Mom, a blog is (generally speaking) an on-line journal. Seeing as I'm a journaler, this little bit of technical wonder and I should be a match made in heaven!
One of the practices that's been instrumental in turning my journaling from a long string of fruitless complaints to a vehicle for spiritual growth has been learning how to ask better questions.
I've found that the mind is very cooperative. Not only does it believe what we tell it, it dutifully answers any question we put to it. If I ask questions like "What's wrong with me?" or "Why am I so stupid?" my mind will provide a detailed list in answer. Subtle shifts in the nature of the questions I ask, both on the page and in my mind, can greatly increase the quality of my thinking and, therefore, my life.
In that spirit, each of these entries will end with a question, a jumping off point. A question to get you thinking, pondering, wondering and maybe, hopefully, even writing.
How are your questions?
