What is in my Mind that is hazy to articulate?
By Shiva
@Shiva49 (28390)
Singapore
June 8, 2016 11:11am CST
I think we all have thoughts inside us but not able to interpret them to suit our present position. Lots of ideas, thoughts, feelings, but we tend to bottle them up, at least some of them.
Others can be unforgiving, we might have had bitter experiences, and all these lead us to have less trust in others. I have myself become more wary as there are the few out to exploit situations to my detriment. I am guarded too as one bad apple spoils the bunch to leave a lasting negative impression.
We have a lot to share and forums like online sites are a boon as we feel comfortable to express ourselves more freely. Our sharing openly can serve to soothe troubled lives and to find comfort that they are never alone hounded by issues that threaten to overwhelm them.
Okay, I have more in my mind all the time but unable to articulate them; the deep feelings are more than just love, fear, restlessness; maybe, the unquenched inner urge for a spirit of inquiry to lead a more meaningful life.
Do you also think on these lines?
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@Shiva49 (28390)
• Singapore
9 Jun 16
@Marcyaz I don't doubt the intention and jump to conclusion. But there are the few who are always suspicious of others' intentions. And few drag us into needless controversies.
They are a minority but still they can put a bad taste in our mouth - siva
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@Bluedoll (16770)
• Canada
12 Jun 16
First let me say that you expressed this so well. I would get I'm afraid mixed up in my writing as well as my thoughts in such a thing. Perhaps that is because I don't have a complete understanding of what is happening (the topic).
I can see how different events though similar in theme can accumulate over time and loose their perspective. I'm not convinced that online activity helps to soothe but can actually add to our issues. Not saying it isn't possible. Perhaps both?
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@Shiva49 (28390)
• Singapore
12 Jun 16
Thanks Bluedoll. I knew this topic can be confusing but I thought this can resonate with some who think in those lines.
We all have much going on in our minds that we tend to bottle up for various reasons. If we open up with those around us they may lack the empathy factor or time to listen. I find online forums give us an avenue to get our feelings out and share. That acts as a relief too - siva
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@innertalks (23742)
• Australia
13 Jun 16
Here is my own two cents worth in answer to this question.
Is there anything in my mind that's holding me back, because I can't put my finger on exactly what it is, and so it holds me back, leaving me feeling hazy, in some way, because it remains unarticulated to me, in some as yet unknown way?
I want a forever contactiveness with God, and my mind doesn't seem to be able to give me that, or maybe it's not possible in my mind to do this, or to achieve this, but I want it, even if what I really want is still hazy to me in my mind.
Is it a part of my mind that is this "I" that is wanting it, or is it my "ego" wanting it, or perhaps it is my personality, or maybe it's a part of my emotional body, or is it actually another part of my physical self that wants this, maybe because it feels so afraid and insecure having to be the front runner here in this living of myself, whoever or whatever "I" am?
Is our haziness really only all confined in our mind then, or is it really actually somewhere else, as well?
What holds me back is the unknowingness which remains to me still unknown, because I cling to a false knowingness of what I think that this is.
I still need to learn to let go of all else, but the feeling of a real loving faith that my linkage to God gives to me.
My mind will then drop these outer questions of its searching for a serfdom for itself in order to be itself for me, rather than it trying to understand itself for me, but still serving me faithfully, not just wanting its own questions answered first, or its own haziness cleared up first.
I, nor my mind, can ever fully understand all things, with only my mind on board.
True understanding comes from true connection to all parts of ourselves, neglecting no part, not even the physical self. Every part must speak for itself, but no one part should be allowed to control the rest of ourselves, and that's the real secret to all of this.





@innertalks (23742)
• Australia
13 Jun 16
@Shiva49 When we connect to anything else, it helps bring us through our own haze I feel.
I believe that the connection to others from a honesty of love always brings the world closer to ourselves, and doing this never does push it further away. We need never fear because the world it is all just a part of God, and how could it not be?
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@Shiva49 (28390)
• Singapore
14 Jun 16
@innertalks Love trumps all obstacles and connects us with humanity and that is the underlying thread that bonds us.
And when god is love, we are with one who takes care of those who follow that path unflinchingly - siva
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@Shiva49 (28390)
• Singapore
13 Jun 16
Thanks Steve for connecting what I left unconnected.
I feel we have a connection with our creator through our mind highlighting the interconnections in the creative process. We tend to drift and seem to get lost and feel the loss in the present state of being.
We try then to connect with the source and others and look for empathy and even sympathy from others which is becoming tougher with time a constraint.
We feel a deeper longing tough to articulate within us which remains camouflaged in a busy life but still simmers within us trying to find a way out to keep us on focus about the larger purpose of life.
Yes the eagerness to connect is palpable on sites like this - siva
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
12 Jun 16
This post is so perfect for me lol I have major trust issues. I think I always have had trust issues but it got worse as I grew older.
I do see people who are just genuinely caring, trust worthy and loving people. But because of the total dog turds out there who have messed with my head way too much, I am always cautious.
I do know that I am capable to trust because I do trust people. In total, I probably have full trust in about 4 people. But that is the trust that they will be there for me whether I am happy or sad. Trust they they will keep what tell them secret.
But what I struggle with those people is not being able to get too close to them in case they one day just decide to leave or end the friendship.
I am ok sharing with others about my life story but I am not all that good at expressing how I felt about it. I'm not good at sharing and expressions feelings. Like crying. I HATE crying in front of people. So sharing certain things on MyLot can be a bit difficult. I share some things but not every thing. Even though deep down I know I want to vent about it. I bottle way too much in.
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@Shiva49 (28390)
• Singapore
12 Jun 16
I understand as we have lines to draw in any situation.
I had genuine friends but when circumstances change priority does so too.
That means we tend to drift from our past.
I am honest with my views and frank but others can empathize only to some extent.
Now time is a constraint for all as everyone is running helter-skelter to make a living.
Then I have some bottled up but unable to articulate and share the real feelings of angst, hope even fear.
But I live on hope that the one who send us here will embrace us back too.
So leading a positive life will help us towards fulfillment - siva
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@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
12 Jun 16
My mind is often busy. I am generally a quiet person so I talk less until necessary or directly addressed. So obviously it means I don't open up easily. myLot has given me that outlet. 

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@Shiva49 (28390)
• Singapore
12 Jun 16
Yes, through expressing ourselves on online sites we also are able to understand ourselves better and to find comfort that we are not alone in going through some predicaments.
The beauty I have seen is the oneness of humanity outshining our outward differences. We have the same aspirations, fears, needs, to confirm that we are on a shared journey - siva
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