The inner mind

My uncle Brent Ferrin wrote this poem and I felt that it is a wonderful expression of the thoughts I have had lately.  We are our thoughts. You control it all. Food for thought but what do YOU really want to BUILD? Where are you thoughts and energies? What do you really do? not what do you wish and say you will/want/need to do. What do you do. Contemplate it as you read this. It takes on an even deeper meaning and therefore personal appreciation. Do Great, Be Great, Be Happy!

The Inner Mind of a Man

Such a strange place let me take you in

But be warned I know not where to begin

Like man himself, thoughts start as a seed

Then grow to maturity then on to deed

For what he thinks he truly will be

Not like a plant or animal or tree

Where what you see is what you get

Not so with man, it’s anyone’s bet

So much hope then so much stress

What he’ll become is anyone’s guess

But he can do anything if he really desires

To the moon, to the peak or whatever he aspires

He can build a building straight from his mind

Yet he must be careful to always remain kind

Kind to the ones who gave him flight

Protective of those who fear his might

Unpredictable to those who know of him

Yet pure and straight from the thoughts within

He can try to change anything if he likes

But only if he wins the battle in the mind

You sow a seed then reap a thought

Your mind doesn’t really care if it’s good or not

You must beware of the innermost chamber

Because every thought has a remainder

A remainder of good or evil you see

Because what remains is what will be

For the subconscious mind only does what it’s told

Through the actions of man from birth till he’s old

So control of one’s actions is a must

Yet these are only controlled by trust

God gave us opportunity to shine in life’s test

It is up to us as men to do the rest

But try as we might there is only one chance

Filter the messages we are bombarded with each day

Accept only the good ones throw the others away

Again if we won’t the baser sins will control

And push out the till evil overflows

Childhood to death is a long time for most

Our job is to  cleanse not be a good host

When intelligence flickers in the mind of man

We first need protection then tests to prove we can

Don’t let us experience all at an early age

But only help us prepare the stage

The stage of our lives must be swept clean each day

So only the positive can remain – the Lord’s way

It’s not an easy road as all will attest

To throw out the bad and keep the best

This must be done to finish the race

To be a man of honor not of disgrace

We try to protect ourselves with shields and swords

When really it’s only important to control one’s words

A thought planted in the imaginative soil of one’s brain

Left unchecked or not removed will show up again

Thoughts turn to actions is a well proven fact

All said and done it can’t be clearer than that

Guard your mind a the most precious thing in life

It will eliminate problems, worry and strife

You only have one chance when a thought wants to rest

You can plant it or kill it, that is the test

For that which you think is what you become

A titan of industry or a street bum

Life seems short yet at other times long

Especially if you end up in the wrong

Treasure your time with your loving wife

It is probably more glorious than life

Life has its challenges as all understand

Especially for those in the mind of a man

Hold to the rod, it’s the only sure path

If you don’t you will surely feel his wrath

Brent Ferrin
6/1/2011


So lately I have been crazy busy in applied mathematics- that ugly thing called chemistry, accelerated chemistry. I have never had such a need to study or such such a determination to do well. But its not coming as easy as I had hoped. The first test is tomorrow morning and every day since class started at 8am I have been arduously studying and preparing until 11:15 pm. (Really, the most time I have taken away from my studies is now to write this.)

Seriously? seriously. I want it almost too much. I am overthinking, I am overworking, and I love it! This style of learning burns me out fast, but I have learned the material so much better. I also feel I will retain it much longer. Gotta love it. I think its because I finally feel like I am being trusted to learn.

But on a down side- I havent worked out in 4 weeks now... ugh... I fell gross. Tomorrow and Saturday look out. I have 3 weeks to catch up on in 2 days.

I know it will all be worth it. The most rewarding experiences are those that we are most invested in. I look forward to the pay-out already. It also brings a quote to mind...

"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it"

Get busy! Have a wonderful day and know that life is grand!