DOG TIRED!

Why is everyone so dog tired these days? Is it because we push ourselves to the limits for reasons that we should not? Is it because we feel a need to push ourselves to gain some reward ~ perhaps monetary, perhaps material, hell perhaps physical? Is it because we seek self fulfillment which is really beyond our means or needs? Do we push ourselves because we are hiding or running away from something ~ hurt, loneliness, lack of self-confidence. All wear at the very core of our being. And to whose benefit? Certainly not ours. More often than not, it benefits someone else, not us. It can be an individual. It can be a corporate entity.

Pause....Take a moment! Think about it. Really, think about it! I bet if you do, you'll see that there is some element of truth to what I say if not in full agreement. Heck, I'm tired just thinking about what I wanted to say here. I guess we keep trudging along in this "PUSH, PUSH, PUSH" mode because we have this innate sense of obligation. But I think we put too much emphasis on obligation at times. Don't get me wrong. There are times where we do have obligations or are better served for taking the occasional plunge fulfilling them.

I'm for moderation. And every now and then I believe you simply need to tell someone, "STUFF IT!," including employers. Of course, the comment should be tailored to the situation. To some of my friends, I know your working your butts off and all for good reasons. Just remember to live some of that life too. Now if I can only repeat that to myself a couple of times, maybe I wouldn't be so stressed over school. Well, I've spoken my piece. I guess I am just dog tired!