Yes, I’m back on the topic of being tired. Can you sense a theme here?
Yesterday at pottery, my teacher asked why it is that everyone is always tired in this country. One of the local girls said it’s because it is summer…; not exactly a satisfactory answer to the rest of us since we are tired all of the time and there is no doubt that her life does not require the same kind of energy that the rest of us non-locals live.
In any case, I’m still wondering…. Is it that we are all working too hard and not making enough time to relax and enjoy our lives? Is it that we are trying to enjoy our lives too much so that the work makes us tired from lack of stamina? Is it just something to say, but not necessarily how we really feel? Is it the tip of the iceberg, so to speak and there are deeper problems going on not just with individuals, but as a society? Is it possible to actually say yes to all of these at the same time? I think so….
It is interesting to consider that right now I feel sleepy. My mind is not tired since I only worked for two hours and am now home sipping a cup of tea as I prepare to settle in to a few hours of study. Yet, my body feels as if it would be just as content to curl back up in bed or on the couch and take a short little nap. If I give in to that urge, it will most likely not help my productivity, which is my main purpose for being home on a workday. Still, if I push through it is possible that my body will start to feel tired from the mental strain. It feels like a never-ending cycle and a losing battle, doesn’t it?
Strange that we struggle through this way of life daily or at least regularly. There must be a way to avoid it, but can’t seem to find a viable solution that doesn’t involve quitting work entirely or escaping to some deserted island. So, I guess we just continue to fight the good fight and make the best of each day while we have the energy to do so. π
-T π
