Mehkurydiaries

“With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.” Isaiah’s image is more severe than it first appears. The well may be full, but fullness is not enough. Water still has to be drawn. There must be a vessel, a hand, and something strong enough to reach into the darkness and bring what is hidden to the surface. I have begun to suspect that inspiration works the same way. Ideas are not always absent when we feel empty. Sometimes they are simply deep. And joy, not noise, entertainment or the performance of happiness, may be one of the ropes by which we reach them. We usually put joy at the end of life’s equation. Work first. Struggle first. Survive the month. Finish the manuscript. Win. Endure. Then, if life is merciful, rejoice. But a mind trained to postpone joy eventually forgets how to receive it. Worse, we demand inspiration from the very state that has exhausted it: pressure. We sit before a blank page as though interrogating a suspect. We threaten the mind with de...

There's a saying that goes, "You can't go wrong with a good friend or neighbor, but an intelligent wife is better than either." It's one of those nuggets of wisdom that carries a lot of weight, hinting at the profound impact of an intelligent partner in life. Let’s break it down, shall we? Think about your best friend for a moment. They’re there when you need a laugh, a shoulder to cry on, or someone to share those “remember when” stories. Friends are the spice of life, bringing joy and support in equal measure. Neighbors, on the other hand, can be lifesavers in their own right. Whether it's lending a cup of sugar, keeping an eye on your house when you're away, or just being a friendly face across the fence, good neighbors make everyday living easier and more pleasant. Now, imagine having an intelligent wife. She’s not just a partner in the romantic sense; she's a co-conspirator in steering life’s twists and turns. Intelligence in a...

Confidence can be a tricky beast. There's a fine line between that healthy dose of self-belief and full-blown arrogance. I, for one, have always struggled with finding that sweet spot. For years, I swung wildly in the opposite direction, a champion of humility who accidentally became my own worst critic. As someone who's always been driven to please others and avoid conflict, I've often found myself downplaying my accomplishments and doubting my abilities. But recently, I realized that this habit of self-deprecation was not only holding me back but also leading me down a path of sin. The Fine Line Between Humility and Self-Doubt Take the example of Mark, who’s brilliant in his tech job but never believes he’s good enough. His lack of self-worth leads him to stay in a toxic work environment because he doesn’t think he deserves better. This mindset isn't just sad—it's harmful. It’s a kind of sin against yourself, denying the unique value you bring to the t...