Thoughts and Distractions

So I never knew until this week how tons of homework could actually make my life better.  At the beginning of the week, I was freaking out because I realized I had to read 229 pages, plus other homework and studying, and the rest of my life as well.  But what I realized is that reading can be a great distraction.  I was upset and stressed about some things this week and I sought distractions for myself.  My reading was just what I needed.  It was so good to not have to think, that by five PM today (Wednesday), I had already finished my reading for the week.  Now I'll have to think of other things to do, I guess.

But something else I also discovered was this: that although it is good to have some distractions from things that are bothering you, sometimes you have to think about them as well.  It's not a good idea to always dwell on the thoughts and situations that get you down, so distractions (such as reading) can be a good thing.  But eventually, you do have to think about it.  You have to face the problems in your life at some point or another.  Like I said, it doesn't mean you sit around moping about it all the time, but instead, you think about it enough to get yourself used to it so that you can begin to move on with your life.  I realized I was trying to think of activities to keep me so busy that I didn't have to think at all; then I realized that perhaps I should stop just every once in awhile and think - to stop and face what was bothering me so that someday perhaps it will bother me no longer.