In buddhism, we are often taught to give in our 100% in whatever we do, and be focussed at ONLY one thing at a time. But below are some paradoxes I find in life:

My work requires me to multi-task. In one single afternoon, I am expected to attend a course, attend 2 different meetings, conduct a pilot run at production line, answer urgent email enquires, on top of other routined but deadline bound stuffs. I can only make use of the breaks in between meetings to attend to the other urgent matters. The art of multi-tasking is so important, and I am feeling so stressed to master it.

2 friends of mine have just ended their r/s with their respective bf/gf. Both friends are deeply hurt and are having a hard time now, all because they have given in their 100% in loving the other party. I feel its just so dangerous to give away ur soul entirely to someone or even something. I always love to maintain some portion of reserves to myself, probably as a form of self protection.

Keeping awareness and mindfulness are rudimental still.