Dealing with a Mind Full of Jumbles

Thursday, March 4th, 2021     by Robin Luftig     3 Comments

If you’ve been following me for any time at all, you’ll know I’ve had a bit of a comeback from a pretty devastating surgery–brain surgery. Hard to believe, but my surgery was in April 2011. That means I’ve been dealing with a mind full of jumbles for almost ten years.

It’s thrilling to speak to groups of women when I have the jumbles. While it does bring its obvious challenges when I forget a name or lose my train of thought, I am always encouraged by the grace that others give me.

Trying to write after brain surgery brings challenges as well. Like most writers, I deal with the distractions of social media and rabbit holes. But add to it the task of trying to stay razor-focused on the task at hand when your mind is doing summersaults.

Jumbles Give Me Reson to Smile

When I write, I enjoy the seclusion of my own office. There, I can best control my jumbles. There, find the structure I need to do what I need to do.

And isn’t that what it’s like for each of us … finding a way to do what we need to do?

Each of us has a struggle … a type of mind jumble. Maybe yours in a past that keeps you from reaching for the future. Your mind is filled with all the reasons you can’t succeed. Or maybe your mind is filled with comparisons. Why you think others are more qualified than yourself.

Stop the Jumbles

Stop what you’re doing and take your Jumbles captive. Focus on what’s at hand. Figure out what is your driving force. Seek the face of Jesus in your task. What does he say about achieving your goals? He has lots to say:

[box] But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33[/box]

Take a deep breath and relax. God is bigger than the Jumbles. If there’s a burden in your heart, dealing with a mind full of Jumbles will not stop what God’s burned into your heart.

What say you?

What do you wonder about?  Are you happy … or are you doing what you never thought you’d do? Do you see consistencies … or are you all over the place? Drop me a line. I’d love to chat.

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  1. Dan says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:24 pm

    Thanks for sharing, Keep up the great work! My astrocytoma 2 dx was in 2007, aa3 in 2010. It’s a tough road we walk. Life is good though. Understanding that I am where I am meant to be in my service to others and that without brain cancer I wouldn’t be doing what I do is a jagged pill to swallow. However, I am grateful for the gifts this path brings. I know that sounds ludicrous and crazy, but in some small ways which are not so little, I am grateful for the path. I would not expect others to understand this, Only by the Grace of God could this provide peace.

    Blessings,
    Dan
    -Carlisle

    • Robin Luftig says:
      March 5, 2021 at 10:13 am

      Thanks, Dan. It is difficult to explain, right? I would have never volunteered to get a brain tumor, for sure, but there has never been any time in my life that was as sweet as those ten days. I sought after God with everything in me, and he–the creator of the Universe–met me where I was and comforted me. The peace I found during that time was life-changing. I’m glad to hear you’re doing fine. Thanks for stopping by and leaving your insight.
      R

  2. Donna Brown says:
    March 4, 2021 at 2:42 pm

    10 years?!?!? Unbelievable.

    You do an excellent job focusing on the task at hand & seeking the face of Jesus. I’m blessed more than you’ll ever know to have you in my life. Your life is an example to many.

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