It\u2019s easy to be consumed by one\u2019s work. In fact, most individuals in legal pursuits seem to pride themselves in it. Unfortunately, this can cause one to lose sight of the things that matter most\u2014our loved ones and health in mind, body, and spirit.<\/p>\n
Within the span of two weeks, a dear family friend was gone. Returning home from a favorite pastime, a Florida golf outing, a vivacious family man and father figure to many, suddenly found himself in the final stages of interstitial lung disease. In the coming days his condition worsened until the Lord eventually called him home at the age of 66.<\/p>\n
As I sat in church last Friday, all I could think about was how quickly it happened. It wasn\u2019t until the familiar arm around the neck never came, though, that reality set in. But what was that reality? That I was dejected? That a man who always had time for others, and lived life to the fullest, had been taken too early? Or, was it that maybe my own work had begun to blur important aspects of my life?<\/p>\n
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Yes. Yes. And, yes.<\/p>\n
On my way back from Middleton, many thoughts leapt through my head. For the first time in a long time, however, none of those thoughts concerned my work. Rather, I contemplated about a grieving family, and the blessings of my life quickly became evident. Family and friends, and our mutual health\u2014that\u2019s what\u2019s really important. Sure, one\u2019s work is important too, but at the end of the day, these are the people and the reasons why we are able to push forward.<\/p>\n
So, as the semester begins to wind down and deadlines approach, don\u2019t lose sight of the things that matter most. Stay close with your loved ones, and make sure that you\u2019re taking care of yourself in the process. While I needed the loss of family friend to become cognizant of this once again, hopefully this post is enough for you.<\/p>\n
In memory of Greg Motl.<\/p>\n
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