"Don't get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life." - Dolly Parton (From Daily Peace by National Geographic)
Of course that's easily said by a multi-millionaire in the entertainment world, not that I don't agree, but in the real world, it's hard to find a balance. In the modern world with all the "conveniences" that are supposed to make our lives easier, why are we struggling to find time to spend with our family and do the things we love?
Not everything is in our control, but I've been working to simplify our lives. If there is less stuff, there is less mess to clean up. Neither my husband nor I have ever been big shoppers, but we have kids, and that means an endless cycle of buying clothes as they grow and cleaning out the old. Same with toys, and I have to admit I give in to buying more than is necessary in that department.
Streamlining my life leaves me more time to read and of course, write.
Any thoughts?
You're right. We had less twenty years ago, and yet we had more time to do things. Although I enjoy it and am dependent on it now, I do think the Internet is to blame.
ReplyDeleteCompletely agree! The change the internet made in just a few years is mind-boggling!
DeleteI try to keep things as uncluttered as possible, but stuff sneaks up on me! Not just physical things like paper, but there's also mental gunk and digital things - my email inbox is full to bursting. Ugh.
ReplyDeleteI'm always struggling to find more time, too. (And I feel like I technically already do have more of it than some people, yet it still manages to escape me, regardless.) Streamlining your life sounds like a great way to help combat that. I've tried it as well, but it's easier said than done sometimes, haha. Good luck finding the perfect balance!
ReplyDeleteYep, it's all about striking a balance!
ReplyDeletePopping in to share some love and positivity on International Peace Day. Have a peaceful day!
Madeline- stuff does sneak up!
DeleteHeather- it is easier said than done, and that's the problem :(
Michelle- thank you! I'll take the love and send some back :)