Too Much or Too Little

June 30, 2008

Lar,

I like your idea of a Monday Meditation.  I plan to weigh in with a few words as the week progresses.  For now I wanted to offer a short random musing type post in regards to life balance.  It has something that I struggle with consistently.  

My tendency is to venture to one of two extremes.  Doing too much or doing too little.  And usually I go back and forth.  I have a season in which I overdo everything and then get burned out.  Naturally, being burned out, I tend to shut down and not want to do a thing.  Mentally, emotionally, physically, it’s as if something within me says, “Enough.”  And won’t let me go any further.  

I see this consistently playing professional basketball.  I know that my body can only take so much.  If I push too hard, too long, injury is soon to come.  My body says “Enough” and forces me to rest.  The same rings true mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.  

So the key seems to be careful reflection with the help of the community regarding what to do and to what extent.  Seasons of life can oftentimes be difficult to understand.  Oftentimes, by the time I understand how I should function in the season I am in, that season is soon over.  Wisdom is needed.  A balance must be struck.  A sweet rhythm of work and rest must consistently be pursued.  

I trust I am not alone.  I would encourage each one reading to reflect upon their season of life and how they might best maximize the use of the time because the days are evil.  

In pursuit of faithfulness,

Joe

Posted by Joe | Filed Under Random Musings, Seeking Him 

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