Losing My Footing...Trying to Find Balance
This weekend I made a last minute decision to head home to Long Island to see my parents. Although it was quite busy at the office, I raced to the catch the ferry from Connecticut to Long Island in an effort to keep my life balanced.
Ironically, as I was jumping out of the car to dash in and get my ticket, I landed on an obstacle...cement in nature...and yes, lost my balance and WIPED OUT. Bloody and bruised I limped onto the ferry and had an hour to contemplate what had just happened.
Did I fall because I was feeling guilty about leaving my team?
Is a person ever completely disengaged from their work?
Did this fall indicate a need to slow down in general in my life?
Was it a warning?
Or did I just stop paying attention for a split second and land on my...?
I find that when I try to force that work/life balance it blows up in my face. When I try to integrate some quiet, recharge time into my daily routine it works better for me. I can pass my paints and canvas and paint for 20 minutes and feel recharged. I can close my eyes for 10 minutes and feel rested.
For each of us it is different.
Michelle Bellici, an artist friend of mine, needs hours of complete submersion in her studio painting on a daily basis to feel centered.
My husband needs a full day in the garage to help him to turn off the noise of the work-week.
A high-powered executive client tends to the vines in his vineyard and creates new blends of wines to balance the demands from his job.
My oldest son sometimes needs to drive his motorcycle to calm his nerves if he is having a bad day.
My youngest son likes to surf in the morning before class to keep his mind sharp and his soul fueled.
So, if you find yourself loosing your footing...
take some time to listen and regain your balance.
Ironically, as I was jumping out of the car to dash in and get my ticket, I landed on an obstacle...cement in nature...and yes, lost my balance and WIPED OUT. Bloody and bruised I limped onto the ferry and had an hour to contemplate what had just happened.
Did I fall because I was feeling guilty about leaving my team?
Is a person ever completely disengaged from their work?
Did this fall indicate a need to slow down in general in my life?
Was it a warning?
Or did I just stop paying attention for a split second and land on my...?
I find that when I try to force that work/life balance it blows up in my face. When I try to integrate some quiet, recharge time into my daily routine it works better for me. I can pass my paints and canvas and paint for 20 minutes and feel recharged. I can close my eyes for 10 minutes and feel rested.
For each of us it is different.
Michelle Bellici, an artist friend of mine, needs hours of complete submersion in her studio painting on a daily basis to feel centered.
My husband needs a full day in the garage to help him to turn off the noise of the work-week.
A high-powered executive client tends to the vines in his vineyard and creates new blends of wines to balance the demands from his job.
My oldest son sometimes needs to drive his motorcycle to calm his nerves if he is having a bad day.
My youngest son likes to surf in the morning before class to keep his mind sharp and his soul fueled.
So, if you find yourself loosing your footing...
take some time to listen and regain your balance.
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posted by Michelle Yozzo Drake at 8:34 AM
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