I’m not a mom but I was a single dad, a full-time teacher to brilliant & demanding students, and an emerging writer. By “emerging” I mean that I couldn’t devote as much time as I wished toward my writing. But 15 minutes a day sustained that part of me. In essence, “balance” for me wasn’t 50/50 or 33/33/33 on a given day or week — but over a long stretch of time. I think it was more like being as present as I could, attentive, mindful when in each world / role. ☮️🙏🏼
Thanks for sharing this, Vince! It sounds like you worked out your own right balance too—and it can change over time. I’ve found 15-20 minutes a day enough to sustain me on the writing front too.
Oh, man. I'm always so excited for these. I save them until I'm wrapped up in the quiet of the morning, and it's always worth the wait. Like Vince said (and I LOVE how he perceived balance, too!), THANK YOU for this thoughtful post. Really made me think and be okay with chipping away at the writing thang.
It also gave me great peace about the many dreams that are on pause. Part of balance for me right now is being okay with not starting anything else even though I salivate for it!!! I'm actually feeling very balanced with what I've got on my plate for once. And I just had an epiphany as I wrote that. Because for Lent, I want to do 40 days of courage, and as I was making a list yesterday, it turned into doing a lot of things I've been wanting to do...like start a podcast. But you know what also takes courage?!??!! Saying "not yet." Maybe one of my days will be to not work on anything at all. THAT will take some serious BALLS! HA!
Also. I laughed when you said you were born part old lady. lol!!! I feel that so hard!!
I’m not a mom but I was a single dad, a full-time teacher to brilliant & demanding students, and an emerging writer. By “emerging” I mean that I couldn’t devote as much time as I wished toward my writing. But 15 minutes a day sustained that part of me. In essence, “balance” for me wasn’t 50/50 or 33/33/33 on a given day or week — but over a long stretch of time. I think it was more like being as present as I could, attentive, mindful when in each world / role. ☮️🙏🏼
Thanks for sharing this, Vince! It sounds like you worked out your own right balance too—and it can change over time. I’ve found 15-20 minutes a day enough to sustain me on the writing front too.
It definitely changes as circumstances change. And I neglected to say — thank you for the thoughtful post!
Oh, man. I'm always so excited for these. I save them until I'm wrapped up in the quiet of the morning, and it's always worth the wait. Like Vince said (and I LOVE how he perceived balance, too!), THANK YOU for this thoughtful post. Really made me think and be okay with chipping away at the writing thang.
It also gave me great peace about the many dreams that are on pause. Part of balance for me right now is being okay with not starting anything else even though I salivate for it!!! I'm actually feeling very balanced with what I've got on my plate for once. And I just had an epiphany as I wrote that. Because for Lent, I want to do 40 days of courage, and as I was making a list yesterday, it turned into doing a lot of things I've been wanting to do...like start a podcast. But you know what also takes courage?!??!! Saying "not yet." Maybe one of my days will be to not work on anything at all. THAT will take some serious BALLS! HA!
Also. I laughed when you said you were born part old lady. lol!!! I feel that so hard!!
Kindness and patience is best with our old lady selves!! Not yet is sometimes the best answer. ❤️❤️❤️