What do you wear out? This isn't a typical style question of mine. My question is what stuff do you wear out to the point that they are no longer functional because you spend the bulk of your time around them? This is a little theory I'm working on that might not apply to all things, but does apply to some. I think a person can begin an introspective search of who they are and what they are passionate about based on external things that they wear out the fastest.
For instance, my sister loves the new and different and exploring uncharted places. Since the day she was born, she needed to go see a new place to be visually stimulated and contented. So because she has this innate desire to travel and continually keep moving, she wears out every pair of shoes that she has ever owned. Most all of them have holes. She also has one of the strongest relationships with the Lord that I have ever known and therefore she has worn out multiple Bibles to the point where the pages are falling out.
As for me, I can only think of a few less significant things that I have worn out. There is one spot on the couch that I have sat on since I was two. The spot is the nearest comfortable spot to the television. This is because I am obsessed with anything visual and auditory. So, over time, I have sat in that same spot so much that the stuffing of the sofa is nearly exposed. That is the mark of a die hard media fanatic. I have also worn out my very favorite leather satchel to the point where the strap is almost in two pieces just because it is my most ideal bag. Then out of all of my magazines the one that is the most yellowed is the one that I have brooded over the most, the February 2006 issue of Teen Vogue. I love practically every spread in it and I have used it as a reference for many-an-outfit. I'm guessing I may even wear out this computer one day because I am on it terribly too much which is not something I am proud of at all. From all of these things, I am not amused or satisfied with the mark I am currently making so from that I know I need to change my priorities a lot from where they are right now.
As much as I would like to change what I am passionate about based on what I wear out, the true test is what I wear in my heart and that goes for all of you as well. These external things are testaments of who you truly are and they are capable of revealing the condition of your heart. Your kids will know from the state of your office if you were a workaholic or not and they will know your character from the words you exercise the most. Keep this idea in mind as you go through your daily routine. Make note of what you spend the utmost time with and give it a good thought if that is how you want to be remembered. Just a thought.
When I think of what I have worn out I think of words. People tell me I tell the same stories over and over again. I ask my best friend and husband Bob "Did I ever tell you about..." and he will say "Not today." with a smile:) I say to my loved ones " You are Precious to me!" and " You are so smart!" and "I appreciate you!" These repetitious words actually never wear out...they renew someone's spirit:) I have worn out a few appliances though.
ReplyDeletedeep thought was just provoked. what a moving post- thank you ill dwell on this today! all throughout reading it i was like yupp-thats elaina--or yupp, thats jo! haha :) be proud of that spot on the couch though- many great evenings were spent there with me on the other end, better yet the reclining part of the couch in the man cave :) hahaha
ReplyDeleteahhh! and the teen vogue, how many times did u call me and say look at page ... :) fond of the times
lauren xoxox