Sometimes we are living a dream life of someone else, but the thing is, it's still a dream. I see parents do that when they force their kids to study the courses they failed at. Society prescribes us dreams that we think we ought to pursue, but that's not always what we have inside our hearts. Which is why you can see successful people who committed suicide, or millionaires battling depression.
Carving some time this weekend to really find out what you want, may just be the best weekend you've had in a while. When rowing a boat, the time the oars spent out of the water is equally as important as when it's in.
What you said above is so beautiful. Love this analogy! Thank you for the words of wisdom you said up there. This is completely what I believe in and tried to convey in my post.
It was a lesson from a coach after seeing I don't have the proper down times. Truth is, even if you enjoy your work, doing it for prolonged hours and days will force your mind into tunnel vision, narrowing your creativity in the process. Taking a step back (or four, depending on how long you've been in that mode) can be a good thing, so you can refocus on the big picture!
Everything you say is a quote on its own. Wow!