Easy Distance

Sometimes it's just easier to give up. It's easier to just distance yourself from what you don't want to deal with. It's why people don't like to confront one another, because by not doing anything, we pretend that conflict doesn't exist, and by not existing we can live in our own world untouched by hurt, or the potential for hurt.

I think its the potential for hurt that gets us the most.

When there's a decision, a definitive outcome, it means that actions and emotions can be taken and felt accordingly. And even when there is a decision, sometimes they're subjective to both parties, which leads to confusion.

So as a result it becomes easier to simply choose the distance rather then to face the possibility of subjective discord between both parties. It limits awkwardness, potential hurt, and unwanted situations........or so it seems.

So the question is, what is a biblical response to all this?

Easy distance. Conflict. Emotional detachment. Patience. Confrontation. Obligation. Quiet acceptance. Trying to fight.

Or does it simply depend on what season of life God has put you in? What does "trust God" really mean in this context? Does trust = distance or diving in?

I don't have an answer yet.

But after all these years I'm still no good at understanding my emotions.

Confused...........but never emo.