Hey Pastors!
My parents made out their will recently. While I know the implications are likely to be a long ways off, it I started thinking through how things would be different without them. I really got worked up and it has even affected my work. I am often accused of being “emotional”. Am I crazy to think this way?
Sincerely,
R. U. Diane
Dear R. U. Diane,
You’re not crazy. But remember, although a will is a reminder that they will die, it doesn’t make their death any sooner.
It’s not crazy to be saddened to think about your parents dying. Maybe you are just prone to think through emotions much further than others would. Some people won’t even allow a true indication that someone is dying to arouse concern. These people are too busy, too scared, too calloused or too something to deal with their emotions in a healthy way, which may result in personality change or even mental breakdowns.
If you think emotionally, acknowledge that and be aware of it. But if you think too emotionally – to yours or others’ detriment – that’s an “emotional wreck”. Unfortunately, when someone sees himself as an emotional wreck, he will too often attribute the problem to being an emotional person and try to change into a non-emotional person. That’s nearly impossible and completely unnecessary. Again, learn to recognize that you think emotionally and keep it in check. That, my friend, is healthy.
Shane
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