one of the most unattractive qualities a person can have is laziness. yet, i find i fall into periods of idleness again and again. this tends to occur in the summer, or during times when the number of activities on my agenda is low. i thrive on a full life, a busy life. i'm the kind of person who gets things done when i have no time. i find time. i make time.
a friend wrote to me recently, and cited as her reason for her late reply to my initial contact, "when i have nothing to do, i do nothing." i completely relate. although i know that i am highly motivated, extremely driven, and enjoy taking initiative, i lack a sense of urgency when i have too much time. the boredom that results from my inactivity is exhausting, and somewhat irritating. mostly, the irritation is directed at myself for not finding more stimulating activities. but, the positive thing to come out of all of this: a revelation. should i come into money, by inheritance, or luck of the draw, i could never quit my job or take long leaves. i would never do anything.
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Spoken like a true Type A personality.
you should write more often
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