Different Kinds Of Tired

We all have times when we are tired. Sometimes it's just completely physical....maybe you've been working in the yard all day, or just running here and there. And then sometimes it's a mental tired....you've been using your brain all day to solve problems, or paying bills. And still other times you are emotionally tired....tired from all the emotions inside whether good or bad, emotions can wear you out!

Right now all three of those types of tired are my everyday normal. And it's ok, because I recognize it, I know it's temporary (right, Jackie!?), and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. 

First, there is the physical tiredness. Many of you know from having moved that there is a lot to do, even prior to your belongings to be moved from one house to another. Errands, phone calls, keeping houses clean, packing, purging, etc. 

The mental tiredness for me is from all the thinking...what do I need to do and by when. Getting all those things from my brain and onto a list helps. But my brain is always churning and trying to make sure I've thought of everything. And if I run out of things to think about, my brain likes to help me out by coming up with scary, hypothetical situations that are very unlikely to ever materialize.  

Finally, the emotional tired. Lots of people ask me, "Are you excited about moving?" and I am happy to answer it, but it can't be answered with a simple "yes" or "no". There are things I am excited about...a new house, meeting new people, exploring a new area, not having a long, drawn-out winter (most exciting, by the way) and the feeling of starting a new journey. But, there are many other emotions involved. Sadness, of course...saying goodbye to family, friends, neighbors, teachers, and coaches is really heart wrenching. We have been so lucky that everywhere we have lived we have met wonderful people and made many lifelong friends. And I will cry my eyes out when saying goodbye to those people. Every time. There is also anxiety and fear involved. Mine usually revolves around my kids. Will they find at least one good friend they can count on?  Will they eat lunch by themselves the first day of school?  It's so much emotion all wrapped into one that it is exhausting. 

I know lots of you reading this experience all these same types of tired in your lives because it's completely normal and human. We all have our struggles and burdens.  

So what I really want to tell you about now is one area I am NOT tired. And that is spiritually. I am actually refreshed. And really, truly at peace. I have spent a lot of time praying quietly or talking (out loud) to God about this move. All aspects of it. From the help in buying and selling houses, to just helping order my day. And I have this amazing group of friends that are also praying for me. Which is such a blessing.  And prayer works. It really does. I hope you all remember this when you are going through something that makes you tired.

Because of being spiritually refreshed, I can manage all the kinds of "tired" so much better. 

The bottom line is....it's all going to get done one way or the other. No matter how many lists I make, or how late I stay up. It will get done. It always has. 

But with His help, it sure is a lot easier!!