Balance

I've recently re-learned an important lesson, one that I seem to keep needing to re-learn every couple of months. This lesson has to do with balance.

I haven't written because my life got so hectic and crazy that I literally fell behind in everything. I got sick three weeks ago and it threw my school life, work life, social life and prayer life way out of whack! Initially, I didn't take good enough care of myself when I was sick, figuring I could just power through whatever I had and keep going at my fast pace.... I was so wrong.

Fast forward to today and I'm still rushing to get assignments turned in on time and develop a normal-like routine for the rest of the semester. I didn't take care of myself, and now I'm paying for it.

This is for all of you stressed out students and young professionals... don't forget this lesson!

I once had a friend remark on a retreat that people always learned the same thing on retreats, namely that we need to slow down. "Why don't people get it?!" he griped. Sweet Jesus, I wish I knew. Can someone please send me an e-mail in three months to remind me that I posted this? Thanks!

Sense a storm coming? Take care... literally.

Spirit of Counsel... fall upon us!