Overcome
There's never a good time to feel bad - but there are times when feeling bad is more of an inconvenience than other (times). Running full throttle on 4-5 hours of sleep per night finally caught up with me. I can't pinpoint exactly what's wrong, but my body is telling me to chill...or else.
This would be a good thing if I didn't have so much to do today. It seems as soon as one to-do list is completed, another one is in queue with more action items and increased urgency. It shouldn't be a problem. I flourish in demanding environments; however, the onset of "internal holiday anxiety" makes my environment less palatable.
Millions of people are dealing with a plethora of thoughts swimming in their minds like Michael Phelps in Bejing...and each (thought) wants to be a winner that controls your disposition. Memories of my grandparents and childhood inspire happiness while the realities of loved ones passed away and past decisions seek to keep me down.
This is a hard time of year for me.
I received a lot of positive energy upon my release of the Friday Favecast "Fried Hard" episode on 12/12. I enjoy encouraging and uplifting others through the healing powers of music and laughter. I need it just as much as anyone else. Now that I'm back on my weekly podcasting schedule, my passion for helping others will trump my propensity to overanalyze my own emotions. The FFC is not only my contribution to the social media / music scene - but my unique way of encouraging and uplifting myself.
And just like so many challenges in my past, I will overcome this feeling of sadness and anxiety. I'm halfway there already 
Until next time...
