Years ago there was a popular television show titled "Different Strokes". What the show was about, etc., we won't get into. What I want to mention from the show was a byline that one of the characters always used. Anytime someone would say something that this character didn't understand, or didn't want to understand, he would reply, "Whacha talkin' 'bout?" The character's name was Arnold, his brother was Willis. So, more often than not, the line was, "Whacha talkin' 'bout Willis?"
Those who know me will tell you that I am a talker. I have mentioned before that I don't really need a subject to talk about, I just need an audience to talk to. However, there is importance in the subject matter. A lot of people like to talk about their problems, including me, but maybe there is something better to talk about.
Today's word says, "Talking about our problems is our greatest addiction. Break the habit. Talk about your joys."
It is rather easy to talk about my problems; goodness knows I have a ton. The truth, though, is that I have far more blessings and joys than problems. If I took the time to talk about all my joys, I would probably find that I really don't have time to talk about my problems. But, it's easy to talk about our problems because we want someone to listen, which is usually part of the problem - no one listens. So, I want to challenge myself. I am going to try to make a point that when I discuss my problems, I also have to mention some joys.
We do like to talk. So, whacha talkin' 'bout?
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