Do you ever find yourself wallowing in your own mind?  The only ways I have ever thought about wallowing is a way of floundering in the mud or of animals refreshing themselves in water.  But there is another definition that I didn’t think about much.  Wallowing can also be to indulge oneself, luxuriate, or revel in something.  That definition is not what I am referring to.  I tend to wallow in my own thoughts, ruminating about different things.

Now, while I would not say this is necessarily a very constructive thing to do, I would not say the opposite either.  It just seems to be the definition of what I tend to do when confronting an issue or thinking deep thoughts.  And wallowing seems like just the right word.  Maybe you disagree, but it suits me.

If you have never wallowed in your mind before, don’t knock it.  Sometimes it can be a successful path to finding an answer to something you want  or need to know.  Try it first, then if you don’t like it, you can “dis” it all you like.  Words like “dis” are words to wallow about.  The first time I heard this word was when I worked with students in middle school.  I floundered around with that one.  I found out that this word originated in the 80’s as an abbreviation of disrespect.  I never heard of it until a kid asked me, “Are you dissing me?”  I most certainly was not dissing him.  I digress, a lot.  I’m sorry.

But back to wallowing, have you ever wallowed?  If you have, please comment.  I would love to know someone else who does this too.  I feel the need to wallow in the mud of my mind and it sure would be great to know that I am not the only one.