baby steps

sometimes when i look at the big picture i feel pretty overwhelmed. i think of all of the things that i have to do today, and tomorrow, and wonder about everything i'll have to do before i graduate, and during my career, and before i die... and i feel like there is absolutely no possible way that i can handle it all. it feels unbelievably heavy, impossible, tiring and terrifying.

a lovely friend of mine reminded me this evening that sometimes, particularly in these times of transition and adjustment, it's important to stop looking at the big picture, the grand scheme--and simply focus on the little things. every part of my day is made of hundreds of smaller bits, and if i work on accomplishing these instead of trying to conquer the whole world at once (which is the long-term goal...) then it becomes manageable. i can handle life at this speed.

so for now, i need to go put my files into my new file cabinet so my shelves will be clear for all of this quarter's textbooks and binders. step one. we'll consider what comes next when this is accomplished.