I once read a Chinese Proverb that states: ‘Once bitten by a snake, one is terrified at the sight of a mere rope.’ Some of us get into situations and relationships that aren’t good for us. We end up staying in these situations for comfort reasons. We even rationalize and say “Well since I already know how crappy this situation is, I might as well stay.”
A friend told me a few days ago about the definition of insanity. She stated the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting the same results. YIKES!!! That would mean we are all insane at some point.
So I decided to look a little deeper into the definition of insanity. I quickly realized that the definition stated to me days ago, was a quote on how Albert Einstein felt about insanity.
The Webster definition for Insanity are follows
As an Adjective: Not sane; not of sound mind; mentally deranged. utterly senseless
As a Noun: The condition of being insane; a derangement of the mind. Law . such unsoundness of mind as affects legal responsibility or capacity.
What happens to us during our lifetime that causes us to abandon our self-worth for someone (or something) that deems us worthless?
As children, we express confidence on many levels. We proudly wear clothes that do not match JUST because we want to. We wear the same ‘favorite’ shirt to bed and for a number of days because we don’t care what people think; its our favorite! We get into trouble often because we say what is on our minds and will boldly tell another child or adult the truth about themselves.
However, something happens shortly after our confidence diminishes. Some say this is because of the mere assault to our childhood distributed by the events of life. I believe that to be true with the majority of us.
We become adults and make the same mistakes repeatedly wishing, hoping and praying for a different outcome.
When will we ever learn?
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
The Return of the 'Hot Stove'...
I once read a Chinese Proverb that states: ‘Once bitten by a snake, one is terrified at the sight of a mere rope.’ Some of us get into situations and relationships that aren’t good for us. We end up staying in these situations for comfort reasons. We even rationalize and say “Well since I already know how crappy this situation is, I might as well stay.”
A friend told me a few days ago about the definition of insanity. She stated the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting the same results. YIKES!!! That would mean we are all insane at some point.
So I decided to look a little deeper into the definition of insanity. I quickly realized that the definition stated to me days ago, was a quote on how Albert Einstein felt about insanity.
The Webster definition for Insanity are follows
As an Adjective: Not sane; not of sound mind; mentally deranged. utterly senseless
As a Noun: The condition of being insane; a derangement of the mind. Law . such unsoundness of mind as affects legal responsibility or capacity.
What happens to us during our lifetime that causes us to abandon our self-worth for someone (or something) that deems us worthless?
As children, we express confidence on many levels. We proudly wear clothes that do not match JUST because we want to. We wear the same ‘favorite’ shirt to bed and for a number of days because we don’t care what people think; its our favorite! We get into trouble often because we say what is on our minds and will boldly tell another child or adult the truth about themselves.
However, something happens shortly after our confidence diminishes. Some say this is because of the mere assault to our childhood distributed by the events of life. I believe that to be true with the majority of us.
We become adults and make the same mistakes repeatedly wishing, hoping and praying for a different outcome.
When will we ever learn?
A friend told me a few days ago about the definition of insanity. She stated the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting the same results. YIKES!!! That would mean we are all insane at some point.
So I decided to look a little deeper into the definition of insanity. I quickly realized that the definition stated to me days ago, was a quote on how Albert Einstein felt about insanity.
The Webster definition for Insanity are follows
As an Adjective: Not sane; not of sound mind; mentally deranged. utterly senseless
As a Noun: The condition of being insane; a derangement of the mind. Law . such unsoundness of mind as affects legal responsibility or capacity.
What happens to us during our lifetime that causes us to abandon our self-worth for someone (or something) that deems us worthless?
As children, we express confidence on many levels. We proudly wear clothes that do not match JUST because we want to. We wear the same ‘favorite’ shirt to bed and for a number of days because we don’t care what people think; its our favorite! We get into trouble often because we say what is on our minds and will boldly tell another child or adult the truth about themselves.
However, something happens shortly after our confidence diminishes. Some say this is because of the mere assault to our childhood distributed by the events of life. I believe that to be true with the majority of us.
We become adults and make the same mistakes repeatedly wishing, hoping and praying for a different outcome.
When will we ever learn?
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
The Return of the 'Hot Stove'...
I once read a Chinese Proverb that states: ‘Once bitten by a snake, one is terrified at the sight of a mere rope.’ Some of us get into situations and relationships that aren’t good for us. We end up staying in these situations for comfort reasons. We even rationalize and say “Well since I already know how crappy this situation is, I might as well stay.”
A friend told me a few days ago about the definition of insanity. She stated the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting the same results. YIKES!!! That would mean we are all insane at some point.
So I decided to look a little deeper into the definition of insanity. I quickly realized that the definition stated to me days ago, was a quote on how Albert Einstein felt about insanity.
The Webster definition for Insanity are follows
As an Adjective: Not sane; not of sound mind; mentally deranged. utterly senseless
As a Noun: The condition of being insane; a derangement of the mind. Law . such unsoundness of mind as affects legal responsibility or capacity.
What happens to us during our lifetime that causes us to abandon our self-worth for someone (or something) that deems us worthless?
As children, we express confidence on many levels. We proudly wear clothes that do not match JUST because we want to. We wear the same ‘favorite’ shirt to bed and for a number of days because we don’t care what people think; its our favorite! We get into trouble often because we say what is on our minds and will boldly tell another child or adult the truth about themselves.
However, something happens shortly after our confidence diminishes. Some say this is because of the mere assault to our childhood distributed by the events of life. I believe that to be true with the majority of us.
We become adults and make the same mistakes repeatedly wishing, hoping and praying for a different outcome.
We will we ever learn?
A friend told me a few days ago about the definition of insanity. She stated the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting the same results. YIKES!!! That would mean we are all insane at some point.
So I decided to look a little deeper into the definition of insanity. I quickly realized that the definition stated to me days ago, was a quote on how Albert Einstein felt about insanity.
The Webster definition for Insanity are follows
As an Adjective: Not sane; not of sound mind; mentally deranged. utterly senseless
As a Noun: The condition of being insane; a derangement of the mind. Law . such unsoundness of mind as affects legal responsibility or capacity.
What happens to us during our lifetime that causes us to abandon our self-worth for someone (or something) that deems us worthless?
As children, we express confidence on many levels. We proudly wear clothes that do not match JUST because we want to. We wear the same ‘favorite’ shirt to bed and for a number of days because we don’t care what people think; its our favorite! We get into trouble often because we say what is on our minds and will boldly tell another child or adult the truth about themselves.
However, something happens shortly after our confidence diminishes. Some say this is because of the mere assault to our childhood distributed by the events of life. I believe that to be true with the majority of us.
We become adults and make the same mistakes repeatedly wishing, hoping and praying for a different outcome.
We will we ever learn?
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