TheBanyanTree: Burnt Out

[Mike Pingleton]

Yeah, what she said!
-Mike

On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 9:14 AM, Julie Anna Teague <jateague at indiana.edu>wrote:

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> 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.
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> Julie
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> 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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> <I~ love to run
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