Too much

Doesn't life sometimes feel like too much? I have days when I simply feel overwhelmed and I know from others I have talked to they feel the same way too. What ever happened to simplicity in life? Why did that ever go out of fashion? At what point did we start to believe that by having things "my way" or "super sized" that we would be happier? Because when I look at my life the moments I feel overwhelmed is when I am trying to do to much, trying to be too much, and trying to help others too much.

Life should be about moderation not indulgence. We can't continually give out of our empty cup, curse ourselves for not being able to give more, and than wonder why we are tired, cranky, and irritated about things. When will enough be enough? Please don't think I am not speaking to myself as I write this post...this is a refresher for me in my heart too. We don't have to "have it all" to be happy. I shouldn't need a TV, DVD player, smart phone, lap top, cable, shopping to just shop, the Internet, or other THINGS in my life to entertain me and keep me on task. Just writing that list makes me tired.

Yes...I need the Internet and my computer to work (seeing as I have to set up teams to go overseas) but do have I to sit on my computer for hours at a time surfing facebook instead of meeting up with a friend? Yes, I need a phone to talk to people but when did I start to let the phone control me? Why do I HAVE to answer it when ever someone calls...isn't that what voicemail is for? And honestly if you don't leave me a message I probably won't call you back, because in my mind if it is that important you will either call back or leave a message. I get tired to having to compete with technology in my relationships with people. I know of someone who will text constantly even when they have friends in from out of town.

Why? Why does all our technology matter so much. It is suppose to make life easier and yet I find that we are over connected in life. I don't post everything I am thinking or feeling on facebook and I refuse to get a twitter account. I also realize me having a blog might seem to go against what I am writing but if you look back through my posts I don't pour out my heart and soul on here because my heart and soul are only for people who I choose to share that part of my heart with. I love having deep conversations...in person! Use the Internet and technology to help you accomplish what needs to be done and than turn it off, meet up with someone, read a book, or go outside. Life is better unpluged! Life is better with balance and simplicity.