So interesting the metaphor of the table but I think of it slightly differently or do I? In several spiritual occurrences in my life, the metaphor of the table represents the place we are called to sit at with great reverence like in Jesus' table or the place we invite others to share our journey with on earth. It is a sacred place of beginnings and maybe solutions. So, Jan, your table of spaciousness and creativity shows us a whole new perspective on who or what is at your table of insight and wisdom. Thank you
I always feel guilty when I spend more time on the things and activities I love rather than the things and activities I need to focus on. I need to eliminate that feeling that society places on us. I think it's awesome that I'm love with my hobbies and interests. There's no need to feel guilty about that.
Oooh, I have table envy! Or studio envy! (And a funny aside, as we talk about juggling too many balls, I just wrote "invoice" in place of the word envy. Ha!) I like the idea of having enough mental space to leave room for projects to stay visible and evolve as they need to. This is an area I really struggle with, always feeling like there's never quite enough of me to go around. I continue to search for ways to create more balance. I think, as you suggest, I may need to let go of some commitments, even though I only take on obligations I feel drawn to in the first place. I'm not in a position to retire just yet, but I sometimes think that is how I could reclaim the largest chunk of time. My bank account gives me the stink eye when I talk of such things! 😅
So interesting the metaphor of the table but I think of it slightly differently or do I? In several spiritual occurrences in my life, the metaphor of the table represents the place we are called to sit at with great reverence like in Jesus' table or the place we invite others to share our journey with on earth. It is a sacred place of beginnings and maybe solutions. So, Jan, your table of spaciousness and creativity shows us a whole new perspective on who or what is at your table of insight and wisdom. Thank you
I always feel guilty when I spend more time on the things and activities I love rather than the things and activities I need to focus on. I need to eliminate that feeling that society places on us. I think it's awesome that I'm love with my hobbies and interests. There's no need to feel guilty about that.
Oooh, I have table envy! Or studio envy! (And a funny aside, as we talk about juggling too many balls, I just wrote "invoice" in place of the word envy. Ha!) I like the idea of having enough mental space to leave room for projects to stay visible and evolve as they need to. This is an area I really struggle with, always feeling like there's never quite enough of me to go around. I continue to search for ways to create more balance. I think, as you suggest, I may need to let go of some commitments, even though I only take on obligations I feel drawn to in the first place. I'm not in a position to retire just yet, but I sometimes think that is how I could reclaim the largest chunk of time. My bank account gives me the stink eye when I talk of such things! 😅