This semester has consisted of only four classes and less homework assignments than I have ever had in my full-time college career. Yet, I still find myself cramming for exams, staying up late to finish assignments, and more behind than usual in "before class prep". How does that happen? I was more motivated and prepared before spring break hit... since then, I've been running to catch the bandit who stole my motivation and scattered my concentration. Trouble is, it's hard to take motivation and concentration back from warm sunshine, the smell of fresh cut grass, and beautiful blossoms! Hmmm... aren't those supposed to GIVE motivation instead of TAKE it?
Where does motivation come from anyway? Can you conger it up? Does it just hit at some point? Can someone motivate someone else to buckle down and focus? Is there a pill for it?! Or does it come from making the effort to sit down and begin studying?
I must say, I have not been entirely unmotivated... just unmotivated in the area of textbooks, outlines, and due dates (even this post is motivated by the fact that I am unmotivated to study... that and my thoughts will keep spinning unless I write). My bucket/to do list is becoming enticingly long and fantastically fun looking! It does help to know that I have only 5 class periods and 4 finals (3 days) until summer break is officially here and I can, without guilt, tackle a few things on those lists!
In the mean time, tonight holds more studying of Japanese music and the outlining of world financial structures. y a y... ... ... :) As one dear friend told me, "School is hard. Most things worth doing are. Press on. It's worth it!" The mindset I should/try to have in all this: Grateful for the opportunity to learn, work, and live among/close to family and friends. Here's to pressing on to finish well and honor my King in the process.
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