On the Road to Self-Discovery

So, it's already September, and I'm still working on getting my 2007 taxes filed. As I re-opened my files, I actually surprised myself! I had already gotten my taxes done in December 2007, and was simply awaiting other documents to arrive in the mail by January or February. Because I had done them so long ago, I couldn't even remember the progress I've made!

Then, I paused for a second, and thought to myself, "Wow! I was so organized back then. What changed in 2008? What happened?"

2008 has undoubtedly been extremely eventful in all different facets of my life. I'll need a whole lot more time and whole lot more blog posts to narrate them. However, I can't help but notice my lack of focus, recently. I normally can zone in on tasks with ease and speed, regardless if they are enjoyable or not. At least, when my left brain is working...

Aha! That's it--"when my left brain is working!!!" Lately, I've re-embraced my love and passion for music. Seconds ago, I just realized that any type of music distracts me from being "left-brained". Music connects with my right brain, and it is my right brain that puts me back in touch with my passion for music and the arts. I typically engage in such artistic activities of self-expression at a more leisurely pace. With that said, music causes me to approach other time-sensitive projects at a significantly slower rate. Not good.

According to Ecclesiastes 3:1, "There's a time for everything..." Right now, it is time to turn the music off. About an hour ago, I asked God to help me put my finger on whatever has been causing me to lose focus. He sure did provide a quick answer to my prayer!!! A problem identified is a problem half-solved!

Okay, now it's time to finalize my taxes...