The lies we tell ourselves — follow the breadcrumbs for answers

People are masters of lieing to themselves and justifying why they do it. -Philip McKernan

During some reflection time, the past week, while lying on an acupuncture table with quite a few needles in my body, there came a realization. That realization was that for the first time in a long time there was clarity and quiet around me. Life has become very busy with things to do, people to see, and other life needs. I’m the first to say that sometimes we need to bite the bullet and get things done. However, when is it time to let go of the constant grind before we grind ourselves into small powder and shift into something better? That is one thing that is not taught widely in many disciplines or industries.

Currently, I’m seeing many cases where providers of all walks of life are both struggling to balance personal needs with work demands. Often life can become all consuming, and we lose touch of what matters, what nourishes us, and frankly, what makes us feel alive. One thing is for sure, as I have continued to study and learn about human psychology via multiple sources, I am seeing the biggest drain on humans that I have ever seen. Educators, caregivers, medical professionals, business people, and service workers are grinding themselves to a pulp at an alarming rate. Some end up throwing or spreading that energy…