I’m Back! I will keep this post short.
It’s been about 10 weeks since my last post. One of the reasons was the 2-3 weeks of consistent extreme heat. It did take its toll on my health. My recovery from that took a few more weeks. My energy level was extremely low and pain was also a factor.
But I am back and have decided to take a different approach for my blog posts.
If I feel the need to write what is happening with my physical or mental health I will. I do believe sharing my experiences may – or may not – help others. At the very least it will let others know they are not alone.
Other times I will post what is currently on my mind, with the intention of providing others to think about being open to a different perspective or to expand their view. With that mind, here goes.
My Cup Runneth Over or My Cup Overflows
I came across this meme a week ago and it stayed with me. I started to about the phase: “runneth over” and “overflows.”
I will say here that when I see two words that many take as have the same meaning, I don’t. My mind often connects images with words. Like most people, a part of me thinks visually. That’s what happened with these two words.
When I read or hear “runneth” my mind sees it as “running away.” Running away fast! Whether it’s water, pebbles, or people. For me it has a more negative meaning. Even a song, (and I can’t remember the title) with the lyrics, “run to him” has a connotation of subjugation. This might be due to cultural influences or life experiences.
Even the spiritual perspective has a negative indication. Most people will find that thought strange because it well known verse from Psalms. My “feeling” associated with that visual of runneth, to me, is losing some of God’s blessings and grace because my goodness or heart is not big enough.
But the word “overflows” brings a completely different vision. It’s a cup full of wonderful things that flows gently over rim, spreading across the environment. If it’s water, it gently nourishes the earth. If its pebbles, they are gently rowing down a hill where children play and can be collected to exchange and share. If it’s people, they are helping my cup to overflow so I have even more to share.
Please don’t hesitate to share your thoughts in the comments below.
Millie Padilla 