Acutely Unaware

Today on my way to work as I was driving the I-15, having only had 4 and a half hours of sleep, a realization hit my stomach like a pound of bricks: "I want to be back at BYU-Hawaii."

I don't know why I feel like this but it is as real as the noon day sun. Perhaps you too have felt this sudden onset sickness. As I have grown older I have realized that the best way to deal with these rogue emotions is to become their master. Harness their power to acheive the things you need to achieve. Use their power to work harder. That is what I am going to do.

Today I will dial twice as many numbers as I usually do (I am in sales and dial outs are a primary performance measurement). Sure, when I am done I will be tired, but when I hit that bed for the first real time this week and just relax...it will be worth it.

One of the things that keeps me going is the thought that in 6 months I will be back in paradise. Yes, back to that distant land that we all once called home. When I return I will have many stories to tell. Many sleepless nights and dramatic moments; concerts and road trips and endless days of work and worry. When I get back I will be a new man.

To all you who are sad I would say this: Remember that you are one step closer to a better tomorrow than you were yesterday. No matter what happens, this can bring you peace.