"It's Never Too Late to Start Living"

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” by Marianne Williamson

I wasn't feeling too great last night, but better last night than next weekend.  I sat in front of the television watching Michigan barely win their football game and then later watched the ending of August Rush and the beginning of Akeelah and the Bee, from where I first heard the quote above.  I was tired, and still, it hit me upside the head harder than Grand Rapids' ArtPrize.  This last week has been tough with more hours than I've been used to at work, more hours spent with family and friends, and even more hours not sleeping.  My caffeine intake went skyrocketing again.  And now, I am battling this cold.  But, it is better that I have it now rather than at the end of this week when I have vacation written all over my schedule.

I should have interviews written all over my schedule though.  It's the tough part with being booked and feeling run down; I don't seem to apply myself with the skills I have like I should.  I still put forth a full work day, but I'm simply running myself in circles not getting very far.  And this, I know I need to change.  Hearing that quote hit me with that reminder that has been coming from many sources lately.  But still, my body screams rest!  My mind screams rest!  I know I need to take some time away from my craziness and relax and develop Sara back up.  I'm heading in the right direction.