Whether you're a working mom or not, most women I know struggle to find balance.
Balance between work life, and home life. Balance between putting that hard earned degree to use and keeping good health care benefits, versus nurturing our innermost interests.
Recently I've met quite a few women with full time jobs outside the home, who enjoy what they do, but yearn to use their creative side a bit more. Hence our blogs, right?!
The balance between full time job,
and free lance photographer, interior designer, artist, writer, traveller extraordinaire...
...whatever the craving may be.
{I loved Elz's post here, about balancing bubbles}
Perhaps the economy is partly to blame for so many people feeling this way right now, too scared to risk everything and take a leap to fulfill their creative desires on a full time basis.
For me, for right now, my creative outlet is doing little projects around my home and running.
A little painting here, chair refinishing there, gardening, sewing, and working on my photography skills to share with all of you.
Thanks to my little blog, and all of YOU ~ amazing bloggers ♥ out there for keeping my creative juices flowing and helping me stay balanced between what I feel I 'need' to do and what I think I 'want' to do.
image of Rainbeau Mars- my favorite yogini!
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Ahhh. Balance. I struggle with it every minute of every day. Being a stay-at-home mom with a husband that travels for a living... I am lacking in it just a bit!;-)
ReplyDeleteI am so thankful to have found lovely ladies like yourself to remind me that we are all in the same boat!:-)))
I love this post - I struggle too just about everyday! Since I quit my job last summer, it's sometimes hard to know my place...I don't have that interaction with as many people everyday so I have more time to be creative and do what I want but sometimes I'm torn about what to do during the day! It really has been a chance to enjoy every minute of my life ~
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Easter weekend!
Sarah
Ditto to everything you said. As soon as I think I have it figured out, something throws me off-kilter. Blogging has been great though, for inspiration, support, and an outlet. Thanks for mentioning my post, it fits yours perfectly.
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
ReplyDeleteI have days when I really struggle with balance and this week has been especially tough.
Even though I stay home and have a very supportive husband its still a challange to fit it all in with the right proportions.
Hi Tricia, Yes! Hmmmm! Balance that has been an act that I think all women try to attain but our lives as women are pulled in so many directions. I think it is important to keep our priorities straight and sometimes that will take what I call a little re-grouping time with Me, Myself and I. I am so glad you decided to get a creative outlet in blogging, it is a wonderful community and I love getting to know you, Hugs Kathysue
ReplyDeleteLove that quote! Nameste! ;)
ReplyDeleteI am in complete agreement - I never knew growing up that I should have paid more attention in juggling class ;-)
ReplyDeleteSuch a great post for me, since I work full time and need creative time as well...you took the words out of my mouth!! There has to be balance or something is overflowing and something else is being neglected. yesterday when I came home from work, struggling to walk, I still went for a walk with the boy but didn't turn my computer on and we lounged it felt so right! Thanks for the reminder...balance!
ReplyDeleteLouBoo~ very funny but so right!
ReplyDeleteTara~ Even after a full day at work and being on the computer all day, it IS hard to keep it off at night and just focus on home and the family. I keep thinking I need to schedule 30 minutes of 'me' time at night and maybe that's the solution to being true to them and true to me. I don't know...
Lovely post, makes one stop for a moment & reflect. What I've often found is that the creative energy inside us simply does NOT want to be set aside once it's light is lit. How to compromise on this is extremely difficult. I think running is an excellent idea or even walking as it would be in my case, because then I could stop & smell the roses along the way. xx's Marsha
ReplyDeleteI think every mom can relate to this post. Yes, life is a balancing act. We must remember to take time out for ourselves and take care of ourselves in order to take good care of others!
ReplyDeleteYou're such a great inspiration, T!
this is so true...i love selling real estate, but like you~try to do small projects here and there to satisfy my more creative side. i guess my blog has helped with that too! good post T!
ReplyDeleteso so true. it's a pretty tough thing to do sometimes but i too am so grateful that i have found so many like minded women. i just wished we lived closer! have a nice Easter! susan
ReplyDeleteWOnderful post! As the kids get older I find myself wanting to do a little more things for me, I need to get over the guilt :) Thanks for posting this! Have a great weekend.
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Kristin
That picture is just sick. Anyway, balance is a constant prayer request for me in my small group. I am always struggling to have my priorities be what they should be.
ReplyDeleteIt's comforting to know I am not alone in feeling like this. Everyday feels like a balancing act, and there never seems to be enough time in a day! Thanks for your great post! It's a great reminder to re-evaluate daily, and try to find balance in all things. Sometimes I think we need to spring clean our schedules and commitments the same way we spring clean our houses! Hope you have a wonderful weekend with some relaxing time to yourself!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I found the little watering can in the seed section at Home Depot. ;)
T- Thank you for this post! I needed! Words of inspriation are what get me threw! Happy Easter! ~lulu
ReplyDeleteJust a quick note to wish you a wonderful Easter weekend!
ReplyDeleteFederica
xoxo
This is why we are are friends. You help ME find balance...and I treasure coming to terms with the fact that I am not alone...in balancing my needs..my wants..my little world.
ReplyDeleteThank you my dear.
Cheers~
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