I think I’m suffering from information overload. I’m on seven spirituality or poetry mailing lists (the source of numerous postings here), and I noticed last night that I’ve been hardly reading them — in the sense that I’m letting them sit unread and when I do, my brain doesn’t register much.
I feel bloated with words and ideas. Almost sick on them. I read blogs and feel my eyes glaze, my brain disconnect. Same with the news and all the other websites I read. This is why, in part, I’ve only posted brief quotes as entries in recent days.
For this reason, I’m going to take a rest from this blog until my appetite returns. It will probably be only for a few days, because whenever I give myself time off I shortly begin to come up with things to say. Meanwhile, there is a healthy helping of great blogging in the sidebar.
Oh wow! I can totally indentify with you Kathryn!! I get a “waisted” feeling with all the reading of blogs and news sites I’ve been doing lately. Been listening to Eckhart Tolle’s “Power of NOW” on CD in the car and I think I need to starting practicing the teachings by just BEING with myself.
When you’re hungry, eat. When you’re tired, sleep. All the best wishes.
I look forward to your return, and I understand where you are coming from. Thank you for all you write here.
Hi Kathryn, I was feeling uninspired myself this morning and thought I’d turn to Mindful Life for some stimulation. But I smiled when I saw your post, it’s all part of the balance we are seeking…and seems more elusive these days with all the sources of information available to us. Thanks for the reminder.
You need to clear your mind and step away from the computer…. grab a canvas, a brush, some paints, and random light weight objects…. listen to some music or listen to your favourite movie in the background and paint… you’re a wonderful artist 🙂