“White Blank Page.”
Everyone is familiar with what is said about procrastination. It is bearing that in mind, that I still begin my second post now. I will probably kick myself later for this.
In hindsight, I realize that I should have probably begun with the explanation of the name of my blog (I am not yet over the idea of ME having a blog). But it was not so, and thus it’s happening now.
“White Blank Page”. It took me about a minute and a half to realize that I wanted to name my blog this. While I would love to claim that these three simple, yet beautiful words are attributed to my poetic ability, I am under the belief that plagiarism is actually a serious crime. Who knew? So I need to acknowledge Mr. Marcus Mumford (1) for his magnificent contribution to the world of music.
I saw this song name fitting, as this blog is somewhat my own, personal, ‘white blank page’ in which I can write absolutely anything I wish. It is open each day for me to write something new. I have no topic list to choose from or criteria to meet. I can fill this page with my every whim. It is mine and mine alone.
It also strikes me as profoundly symbolic. Quite unrelated to blogging, but symbolic nonetheless. I believe that every life needs a ‘white blank page’ every so often. A way to start anew. While every single page we write in life will have a place in our timeless tale, it seems almost cruel to have to stay on one page, tainted with the errors we have made. The new page gives us license to forget what happened last month; yesterday; a minute ago, and lets us start again. It gives us another shot at getting life right. It is vital that we learn from our mistakes, but we cannot let our past haunt us. “Sometimes it’s okay to fall.”(2). It’s a new page. It’s a new day.
“Her white blank page, and a swelling rage.”(3). Often one gets the opportunity to start afresh, but is so caught up in the past that it ruins that here and now. Your page is white and fresh, with no mistakes or need for tippex. We need to let go of the burdens we carry unnecessarily, and cleanse our minds. In the Christian aspect of this all, if we ask for forgiveness, it is never our sin that destroys us, but rather the fact that we cannot let go of that sin and forgive ourselves.
“Can you kneel before the King and say, ‘I’m clean, I’m clean’?” (4).
Please note. I am not using this blog to preach. It is merely a way to express MY views.
Lastly, I try not to dwell on the negatives of the past, but take the lessons learnt from my mistakes, put them alongside the good times, and celebrate them in all their fullness.
“Here’s To The Past!” (5)
References –
(1) Marcus Mumford is the lead vocalist, and lyricist for English folk rock band, ‘Mumford and Sons.’
(2) Fall – Jonas Brothers.
(3) White Blank Page – Mumford and Sons.
(4) White Blank Page – Mumford and Sons.
(5) Here’s To The Past – A Day To Remember.
