Getting back to zero...

I sometimes find that I need to get away from everything in order to get some clearer perspective on stuff. But all too often returning only brings a smaller focus (obsession) on an individual within the bigger picture. And there in lies the problem...

If distance is supposed to being greater perspective, then why does it only bring me more questions than answers. And more questions about the bigger picture? I can never tell anymore if it is that I am just faced with herculean problems or my mind is just becoming oatmeal.

Either way I need to figure out a way to discern small from large, clear from blurry. Any ideas?

When do you know you have lost your way?

What would you do if you suddenly realized that your life has taken several turns that you never intended it to? Even worse, you are not sure they were for the better or worse? Would you stop and take stock of the situation? Or would you just keep going on and hope it would all work itself out in the end?

Right now I am experiencing just such a situation. Unfortunately, I cannot decide if I want to take stock or let it work itself out. I am doing a dance of doing both at the same time. It is extremely tiring and I would never recommend it.