Monday, January 16, 2012

Shutting Off Your Brain

This is a widespread fascination that I've always had a difficult time understanding. People put in a hard day's or week's work, and their only goal in the precious moments away from the job is to shut off their brains. But it's precisely when I'm away from work that my brain is free at last to explore the things I want, not the things dictated by bosses, clients, or anyone else.

Granted, there are times that my brain needs to rest, but I can't imagine shutting it off for the entire time that it is at my sole disposal. What a waste that would be, and what a waste it is for so many out there. Life's greatest triumphs and joys are the product of individual effort and creativity, not fulfilling the demands of others. Don't waste your freedom.

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