TheBanyanTree: Burnt Out

[Julie Anna Teague]

You are a wise woman.  One, for recognizing that you need this.  And 
two, for doing what you need to do.  I hope you have a peaceful time 
off that is rejuvenating for your body and soul.

Julie

Quoting Sheri Baity <sheribaity at yahoo.com>:

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> I've got one more show to do this weekend.  I wish it were over
> already.  I am so burnt out, it's not even funny.  I've lost my
> words, I've lost my family time and through all of the miles I've
> lost me.  I had forgotten why I do what I do.  I had forgotten that
> it was a gift to me to share with others and not a money, fame kind
> of thing.  I had forgotten about my mission with the animal itself. 
> Most importantly, I have lost my Spirit...
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> Well after 15 years of on the road, I have taken a huge step... I
> have cancelled shows and hunts for October, November and December!  I
> can't believe I did that, but it is done.  And for the next three
> monthes I will try to find the meaning of this and myself along the
> way.
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> So much has happened in my life that I'm sorry I have missed.  The
> simple things that use to make me inhale and feel tingly inside were
> the most precious to me at one point.  The opening up my email and
> reading about my friends and family used to be an everyday thing and
> enjoyment for me.  Now it seems like it takes everything out of me
> just to read them on a sometimes weekly basis and then I feel forced
> to give them some kind of response to let them know that I hear
> them... and 9 times out of 10, sadly that doesn't even happen.
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> So I guess you could say, I'm going home... finally going home to the
> basics and the life that has escaped me for many years.  No more
> chasing my tail in circles for me.  I can't wait to remember who I
> was, what my life was all about, reconnect with those that matter to
> me and enjoy life a little.
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> I'm sooo tired but I can't seem to sleep enough to fix that.  Fifteen
> years is really a long time to have been gone.  Too many important
> people in my life have been missing me, could use a friendly note, or
> an open ear.  And this one important person could really stand to
> find herself again... find that spirit to dance, breath and love
> life. And through all of this, it would be so wonderful to be able to
> write about it.  It has been so many years that I've looked up to or
> checked on Mother Oak to see how she has been standing.  When I think
> about that... that is sad. 
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> So, at least for the next few monthes I will be relaxing, pondering
> and living the fresh air and scenery of the farm.  Who knows how many
> more shows I will cancel.  So if anyone is looking to book a hunt or
> schedule a seminar, I think ya'll better leave a message and I'll try
> and get back to you sometime in January because for now, I am booked
> solide for the next few monthes living again... Natures Cup...
> ahhhhhhhhh How I've missed you!
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> Sheri L Baity
> Crows Nest Calls
> www.crowsnestcalls.com
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> American Predator Federation
> "Where Predator Hunters Are Forming A Pack"
> http://www.huntapf.org
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> A woman is like a tea bag, you never know how strong she is until she
> gets in hot water~~Eleanor Roosevelt
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Julie

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