deep within

“Psalms 23, the Antithesis” by Marcia K. Harnock

“The clock is my dictator, I shall not rest.
It makes me lie down only when exhausted.
It leads me to deep depression, it hounds my soul.
It leads me in circles of frenzy for activity’s sake.
Even though I run frantically from task to task,
I will never get it all done, for my “ideal” is with me.
Datelines and my need for approval, they drive me,
They demand performance from me, beyond the limits of my schedule.
They anoint my head with migraines, my in-basket overflows.
Surely fatigue and time pressures shall follow me all the days of my life,
And I will dwell in the bonds of frustration forever.”

A Psalm of David. (the original version ;))

THE LORD is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell* in the house of the LORD
Forever.

At times like these when reports, assignments and CAs pile up on top of each other; I just feel that I’m running aimlessly without even taking a second to breathe. Being sick (yes I’m down with flu  ) actually made me take more breaths in between the “hectic” schedule I have and put things into perspective. “There is a right time for everything” 
I hate to say it but, 24 hours is supposed to be enough for each of us.

Tick tock, it doesn’t stop for us;
so plan well, and prioritize carefully,
or risk being sucked into an endless race against TIME.