EPISODE · Mar 28, 2019 · 6 MIN
The Lyrics From Billys Forest Chapter 148
from Arroe Collins Forest Stories · host Arroe Collins
A recent job interview. I was asked where I find inspiration. I said "In everyday life. I love waking up to a new day of opportunity." The other side of the phone went silent for nearly fifteen seconds. I did what most people in an interview would do, I laughed. It got me to wonder. Am I truly inspired by being awake at 4:30 AM or is it an addiction? On this podcast I jump into the unidentified addictions we face in our everyday. I've never been afraid of admitting how much of a work-a-holic I am. Because I thoroughly enjoy the process of reaching goals. But is that an addiction? Maintaining a hardcore work ethic only looks good to the person bringing it to life. Many times in my forty plus years of radio I was told to calm down my drive. My passion to succeed makes others feel less than. To hear that statement didn't wake up my heart. I laughed. Because outside of yourself not one person understands the steps required to be you not just today but everyday. Is it an addiction? How often do you give to your job, church or other activities to the point of being totally empty? What do you rely on to fill yourself back up? Some people relentlessly workout in a gym. Others have hidden away hobbies or spend a lot of time in silenced bewilderment because it's not normal to feel empty and placing a step in that hole will identify your heart as a being weak instead of the ruler of the self made kingdom of success. How truthful are you being to the self you carry? Where do you grow from here?
What this episode covers
A recent job interview. I was asked where I find inspiration. I said "In everyday life. I love waking up to a new day of opportunity." The other side of the phone went silent for nearly fifteen seconds. I did what most people in an interview would do, I laughed. It got me to wonder. Am I truly inspired by being awake at 4:30 AM or is it an addiction? On this podcast I jump into the unidentified addictions we face in our everyday. I've never been afraid of admitting how much of a work-a-holic I am. Because I thoroughly enjoy the process of reaching goals. But is that an addiction? Maintaining a hardcore work ethic only looks good to the person bringing it to life. Many times in my forty plus years of radio I was told to calm down my drive. My passion to succeed makes others feel less than. To hear that statement didn't wake up my heart. I laughed. Because outside of yourself not one person understands the steps required to be you not just today but everyday. Is it an addiction? How often do you give to your job, church or other activities to the point of being totally empty? What do you rely on to fill yourself back up? Some people relentlessly workout in a gym. Others have hidden away hobbies or spend a lot of time in silenced bewilderment because it's not normal to feel empty and placing a step in that hole will identify your heart as a being weak instead of the ruler of the self made kingdom of success. How truthful are you being to the self you carry? Where do you grow from here?
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