Many people get burned out because, perhaps unconsciously, some part of them is rejecting the need to relax and find a harmonious rhythm of life for themselves. In their over-activity they are fleeing from something, sometimes because of deep unconscious guilt. Maybe they do not really want to put down roots in the community and stay for the long haul. They may be too attached to their function, or too controlling, or want to appear perfect. They have not yet learned how to live; they are not yet free inside themselves; they have not yet discovered the wisdom of the present moment, which can frequently mean saying 'no' to people.[Jean Vanier, Community and Growth, page 177]
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