Meaning Behind The Name
So why did I choose to name my blog 'Blind Pathways'? Originally I was just going to name my blog 'Pathways' because the whole purpose of me writing this blog is to share my spiritual journey with you. And my journey is to follow in Jesus's footsteps - to follow him on his path. And as I was thinking about pathways as my blog name I thought, 'Just what path am I on exactly? Where am I and where am I going?'
At the moment I can't see where I am going and so I am having great struggles in my life. It's almost like as if I'm blind to the choices that have the potential to ruin my life and harm the people I love.
Thus I decided on the name 'Blind Pathways'.
Inspiration
Nothing really inspired me to do this. I have heard of people blogging their opinions and I thought it sounded cool - and plus, it was something to do. I'm not really good blogging and I'm not very frequent either, but I now understand the importance and power of words.
Words have the ability to bring life in people and also the power to destroy people - why do you think gossiping is such a bad thing? Reputations can be ruined and people can become easily disheartened. As Proverbs 15:4 says, "The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit."
The Bible also explains that, "and he who loves the tongue eats its fruit." (I'm not sure exactly where - can't find it sorry). This means that when someone you love says something hurtful to you, you are more likely to take the comment to heart than if someone else had said it. You feel hurt, you start to doubt yourself, and your self-esteem lowers. You know the saying, "Only the ones you love can hurt you." It is so true, but have you ever thought of it this way? - As long as someone loves you, you are capable of hurting them. This can be with your actions and your words.
So, this is why I write :)
Modifications
Well, I've made physical modifications to my page. I've changed the background, colour scheme, and so on, but my layout has remained the same. The most important change I've made is that my blog is no more really about my journey through life. It started out that way, but now everything seems to lean more onto my life at school. Yeah I know... nothing flash. But what can I say? I'm very much school-orientated. That doesn't mean I'm up-to-date with the latest goss or that I waste my time forming a group of people that you call "friends". No, I'm very into my work - that's my school life. So yes, my blog about my journey has become a blog about my homework. Maybe that's why my hit list is low...?? Meh...
But that doesn't mean I'm boring! And I guess school is all a apart of my journey through life. Without education I wouldn't even know that things could be better, or that things could be much worse. Yeah, okay, so I've been manipulated by a cunning little dweeb, I've been bullied, bashed, depressed, and been isolated. For me that was just a nightmare - one horrible, messy, and long nightmare. But for many others, that nightmare plays over everyday of their lives. There are orphans, widows, rape victims, people who have been trafficked, and people with diseases who have faced and still continue to face the harsh reality that I call 'nightmare'.
Of course, I will eventually come back to my story. But for now I think I will be writing about what I learn at school.
