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Sometimes you just have to play Nintendo Wii...

11/5/2012

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Life is about finding balance: between work and play; between racing and resting; between writing the sequel to Therapy for Ghosts and playing Super Mario Bros. on the Nintendo Wii.  There are some days when the pages are flowing and other days when you just need to put down the manuscript and pick up a Wii-mote in order to pursue and save the Princess, who has conveniently and absurdly been captured yet again by the ever-tenacious Bowser. 

I've been reminded of the importance of balance lately.  Every time I push too hard and wear myself out, my body smacks me upside the head and says, "Hey, genius, what are you doing to me?"  Then I pay for my well-intentioned, exhaustive efforts to be "productive" with stiff muscles, headaches, and a lack of joy when trying to write.  I'm slowly learning to let go of my unrealistic expectations and learn the fine art of resting and refreshing when needed. 

So, accordingly, I spent this weekend--my 6th anniversary with my wonderful wife, Stephanie--playing healthy amounts of Super Mario Bros.  Stephanie, Mario, and Luigi are helping me to find balance  :) 
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