Ending my trip to Atlanta, I enjoyed a great night at church and dinner with the Hurst family. I made the decision to drive back to Florida after that, which would put me back in Orlando at 6am. I tend to prefer to drive at night because there are fewer people on the roads and it brings good time to listen to music, watch movies and think about things.

I left Atlanta at about 11:30pm that evening. Things were fine, I made some phone calls as I drove and talked to a few people before they went to bed, which is what I typically do. My mind was committed to driving all night to arrive at my destination. Every part of me believed that I could do it. It hit me...about in Macon, GA. The fatigue was bearing down on me. It was at that time I began questioning my decision to drive after a long day. My mind was made up to drive and make it back, but I had to respect the fact that my body was exhausted after a long day of worship and fellowship with friends and family. It was then when I called a hotel and made an amendment to my plan to stop and sleep for the night.

I checked in and went right to sleep. I woke up at about 10:15am and continued my trip. I made it back safely. It is now, that I think back upon my trip and wonder if I really could have made the trip safely in that state. Was I really that tired?

Oftentimes in our lives, we over commit to things we want. In friendships / relationships, goals, jobs or projects. Although our intentions are good from the front, sometimes the fatigue sets in and in reality the goal can not be accomplished. But how will you compensate for the change? Will you do the right thing and find a safe medium to solve the problem? Or, perhaps will you continue, even though the warning signs are present and risk making a big mistake and loosing everything or something that is important to you?

Make the right decision. Listen to the warning signs. I will be the first to admit that I am a stubborn person, but trust me, you will be a better person for it. Believe it or not...

-Ken

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