Welcome to Monday and a good news/bad news word-of-the-week …
OVERLOAD
Today I’m starting the week by looking back—I’m operating on overload.
I’m thinking there are two kinds of overload. One is overwhelmed, when there’s just too much input or too much to do. That’s the overload that jams the emotional circuits until something snaps and the system fails.
I’m experiencing a different sort of overload.
This past weekend was an incredible time of relationship, intense discussion, and deep, sincere questions. It’s a place I couldn’t spend extended time—too much to process, important stuff missed because I just couldn’t absorb it fast enough.
So today I need to stop and let some of it soak in. This kind of overload doesn’t swamp the circuits. Instead, it prompts reflection and introspection. It’s a signal to slow down.
It’s an odd way to begin a week. Usually Monday is a time to look ahead to new challenges, but for me today is an occasion to look back.
Is there anything prompting you to stop and reflect before you rush forward?