Learning to take time

Early on this summer, I was faced with one of the most difficult decisions of my young adult life thus far. For the past two years, while at college, I was employed by an organization that essentially provided for my basic needs while at school. The employment was a great deal that provided me with a generous amount of financial compensation in return for my labor and efforts. And, in complete honesty, I loved what I did for my job.

The organization continually told me how much I was valued and that I was a vital member of its team.

Somehow, I believed these statements and truly believed they...