Today I want to talk about balance.
When I first started writing, it was like an obsession for
me, it was all I thought about, talked about and of course all I did. Whenever
I had a spare second I was writing, on my computer, notepad, anything. While that passion is good, it wasn’t so good
for my family and my other (important) commitments. Now, about two and a half
years into this venture, I can say I’ve learned a thing or two. Writing is
important, it is part of who I am, but only a part. I am also a wife, so my
husband deserves to have me be wholly there when we’re together. The same goes
for my kids.
But balance isn’t just about people; there were whole
aspects of my life I was squandering in my pursuit of being a writer. Like
gardening. I love gardening and this last summer I got into it again and a
thousand other things I don’t have time to mention. Balance.
And my writing? I think it’s better than ever because I
haven’t neglected everything else in my life in pursuit of it.
Great post. I skimped on my exercising for a few years while I was launching my writing career, but now I'm back into it.
ReplyDeleteExcellent! It is about balance. Writing should compliment our lives, not become it.
ReplyDeleteFor me the only times I feel like I've got some semblance of balance in my life is when I'm organized. But even that requires balance and constant readjustment. Great post. (:
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