Story 28. Burning the Candle at Both Ends.
My dad is very busy with his work.
He does not sleep enough.
On the weekends, he juggles work, family, our school sports, and more.
He feels tired all the time.
Finally, he had to go to see a doctor.
The doctor said to my dad, You have been burning the candle at both ends.
What do you mean?
Dad asked.
Well, what would happen if you lit both ends of a candle at the same time? said the doctor.
The candle would burn out very quickly, my dad answered.
Right, the doctor nodded.
That is what is happening to you.
You are being burned out.
He was right.
Dad was too tired.
The doctor told my dad to slow down.
Do less every day, he said.
There is a time for work, a time for fun, and a time to blow out the candle.
