Somewhere in me, there has STILL been driving need to DO SOMETHING BIG (as is in save the world). At the same time, I’m exhausted, depleted, empty -- from grief, creating, raising a teenager, being a new puppy mom and from pushing myself.

So here is what I’ve been doing for years: I try to move ahead -- put my foot on the gas -- but then I question my choice because I can’t sustain my passion because I’m too tired -- so I put my foot on the brake. I rest. Then as soon as I get some life back in me, I start wanting to DO SOMETHING BIG THAT WILL HAVE A HUGE IMPACT IN MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE (gas) and so I rev up then I get panicked and freak out (brake).

It’s no wonder I haven’t gotten anywhere.

Michele calls it “drunk on depletion” as in you are not a reliable witness to your experience nor a reliable source for figuring out what to do.

So my support group told me what to do and you’ll never believe it: I agreed.

TO
Take nine months off, during which I am not allowed to do anything that doesn’t fit these rules:
• Do as little as possible
• Minimize friction
• Enjoy

I can’t believe I’m doing this but it’s so right.

~ Jennifer Louden

COMFORT WISHES

I wish you a retreat
Empty of effort, empty of forcing
Your life feels like
clean towels, fresh from the dryer
You fall into them
No holding back
Their warmth cradles you
And you let go.

-- Jennifer Louden

Check out Jennifer’s offerings at her two sites: http://www.jenniferlouden.com and
http://www.thelifeorganizer.com