Thursday, July 28, 2005
Burnout and its Consequences
I suffer from burnout. Or rather, i am suffering a burnout. It is somewhat like an illness, it comes as a consequence of an unhealthy Christian lifestyle. Symptoms include loss of focus, loss of interest, a high level of pride beyond 38 degrees, and perhaps even increased temperement on more severe cases.
Thankfully this illness is curable thru antibiotics Quietime syrup, a daily intake of bread, lots of (living) water (8 glasses daily), and portions of prayer. They help bring you back to health. You'll have to take them, and finish the prescription, if not, you won't heal. In fact, even if you are pink and healthy, take them as a health supplement! You can't go wrong even with an overdose.
Perhaps let me describe some of the consequences if left untreated...
Depression - This could occur if burnout gets the better of you, and if you fail to have the desire to get back to God. Like its name "Burnout" says, it simple means the burning desire for God is - Out! Depression could then lead to other problems such as bad relationships with friends, family or animals, as well as poor performance in church commitments, and in more severe cases, in social and academic too. Such a state is best avoided.
Temperament - This basically explains how your mood will change from "normal" to "swing" mode. This phase of the illness is hard to detect, and can make anyone a victim if they are not weary. When you know that someone is in this stage of the illness, it is not necessarily the best move to avoid the person, but to know your boundaries, as well as continued edifying, encouragement and support. Provokation is strongly discouraged.
This disease is not new, as there have been past records of occurances. Much has been learned from them, but yet each case is different and action to cure it varies from individual to individual. Though it is not contageous through air or the passing of saliva, it is a silent attacker and an easy illness to catch, with just neglecting one aspect of your life, the Spiritual bit.
Its consequences can be costly.
10:42 PM |
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