Tuesday, September 20, 2005

In The Zone

Well I was going to title this post "Happy Birthday Mr. President Part 2" because just like last year I was recently named the President of the Student Association at Maritime Christian College and today is my birthday... but then I realized that was really the only thing I really had to say about it... so now to the point.

I seem to be having a really hard time getting in the zone lately. Do you know what I mean. That place where you really just get in the swing of things and are productive and efficient and all those great and wonderful things that help you do so well in life. I just can't seem to get myself back in there. I just feel like I'm really swimming against the current lately. Today was my birthday and that's all well and good but I just kind of had a unproductive and down day. I guess I have a lot on my mind. It's just sometimes when you think you have something beat or accepted in your head, your heart tells you that you really don't.

You probably have no idea what I am talking about but that's ok. I'm not batting for sympathy here and I am not trying to be negative. Anyone who knows me knows I try to be positive and tell everyone else to do the same.

The great thing is that even though I struggle with things and sometimes I have down days, my joy is found in God who is my refuge and strength and a very present help in trouble. Joy is so different from happiness because happiness is fleeting and joy is eternal. All in all, it's a good life. But pray for me just the same, that I will get back in the zone.

7 comments:

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zdv said...

Don't you hate when people try to sell you stuff by replying to your blog? I mean really, is nothing sacred anymore?:-) Anyway, Happy birthday, Dan! (and Ben for that matter). I will keep you in my prayers.
May the Zone be with you!

Anonymous said...

Dont feel bad Dan ... I'm still not in the swing of things for school. But for me .. I never am .. I get too hooked to doing nothing all summer then having to do homework is a bummer... but this blog aint mine so Maybe i'll go rant on mine .. teehehe!

Well I hope things start going better for yah =)

Chelsey Lee said...

it sure is hard. i think we all have a struggle the first couple weeks. before you know it your just getting in the swing of things and then your home for good!:) time goes by fast when you go to christian college!. oh and I herd our confence in mays gunna be in halifax!!!:O wicked!!

Alex/Joseph said...

Hey "Dan the man", way to tell me when your birthday is,NOT!SHEESH!anyways, happy belated birthday, and to Ben as well, assuming its his birthday too, the whole twin thing...yeah. Well,I'm sure you'll find your "zone" soon, but if you dont find it in the next week let me know, i may have seen it recently.I thought it looked like your "zone" but i wasnt sure. Anyhow, I have to go do chem homework, later.
Keep your stick on the ice!....check my blog, i finally updated!

It's a Different Kind of Dream said...

Hey Dan I realize what you mean about not being in the "zone", It just seems so hard to get back into the swing of things. I hope you are able to find your Zone soon. GOD BLESS

Anonymous said...

you know you could also count not being in the "time" zoNe!! haha!