Crash and Burn

Tonight I have no deep thoughts.

There are no analogies on my mind.

I'm not in the mood to write about favorites in my life.

Tonight, I am exhausted.

I feel as if everything is vying for my time and attention.

This bi-polor weather is wearing me out.  

I am an extremest by nature.

There is little balance in my world.

Hot or cold.

All or nothing.

This is how I live.

This is how it hits me- exhaustion.

I've been in "go mode" since this weekend and have,
consequentially, accomplished a lot in the past few days.

Tonight at 10:00pm, I am crashing.

I am giving myself time to sit and relax.

Relaxation: a cozy fire...Christmas music...a hot drink...cuddling Maggie...pajamas...glasses...no make-up...

Being part of a culture that praises accomplishments,
I find that I have to actually give myself permission to relax.  

As I relax, though, I am reminded of why stopping, sitting, being quiet,
and staying still are all vital to life.

Tonight I relax.

Tomorrow I slow down.

This weekend I enjoy.