There used to be a TV show Monk. Monk had amazing observational skills but as these skills came along with 3 times a week therapy and a rather large dose of OCD. He would often be heard saying “It’s a blessing/gift and a curse.

There are traits that we have that are awesome to have, like observational skills. At the same time, as one is living with them all the time, they can also be a curse. Too much of anything is bad, especially if you can’t ever unsee, or unfeel something.

What is my blessing and curse? Thinking of course. I think of things that no one else does: it’s a blessing. I think of things no one else does: it’s a curse…

Out of all the stupid things that I do and say on my blog and in my life, I rarely get comments about them. But if I think a little too hard about something…if I peel back the curtain and you see the side of the wizard…if I focus on one little germ of something that people are trying to keep to the background….people question me.

Don’t you think you’re overthinking ______________?

Why are you thinking that?

The other day I commented on my sister’s Facebook post. Do you know the answer someone gave me?

“Those are not things for us to think about.”

Of course I hear the words- “It’s not our place to to question the thoughts that people in high ranking places make” (which was the context that this comment most closely aligns with) I immediately think: Gee- isn’t that what a bunch of people said in Nazi Germany- you know they were just following orders and all…

But there I go thinking again…

There I go making comparisons again…(FYI- comparisons- blessing and a curse)

Why do people have problems with my thinking?

Outside of trolls, the most negative comments I receive on my blog and in my personal life have to do with my thinking…

I find it funny that people now want to censor what one thinks in their head…

I find it odd that people don’t really like those who are curious, who question things..,

They don’t really like people who can connect the dots, who see patterns in things…

Because people who can do things like this are a little bit scary…they’re a tad unusual.

And as a society we still have problems with those who are different.

Now we’ve discussed my personal issues, let’s think about yours (no pun intended)

What thing in your life is a blessing and a curse? What is a trait that is so inherently you, yet at times it can be more of a drain?

Think…

Discuss…

Note– I have not had the opportunity to record a podcast because I have not have the opportunity record in a quiet spot. Hoping to have at least one included to tomorrow if you are inclined to listen.