I don’t have nearly enough time.
Really, isn’t that always the way?
Tick tock – the clock in perpetuity.
Balance of life and work…unrealistic.
I can’t have it all now.
Consumed by doing – that’s no fun.
Setting priorities instead. Keeping them near.
So I can stop juggling everything.
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Photo credit to dibytes via Flickr.
This Six Word Fridays entry was a rushed one! My goal is to slow things down over the next while. Here’s hoping I do just that. To my Six Word Fridays peeps – sorry I didn’t get to read your posts from last week. Had a family emergency. 🙂
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16 Responses to “Six Word Fridays: near”
Adrienne
Can feel the tick tock! And the resolve to choices that are good for you!!
Adrienne
oops ~ *make choices that are good for you!
melgallant
Thanks Adrienne. I’m trying to focus on priorities. Feeling stretched thin of late. 🙂
cj Schlottman
The urgency in this piece is palpable, so well done. I hope your meet you slowing-down goal!
Namaste……….cj
melgallant
Thanks CJ. I really need that Namaste blessing. 🙂
Molly@Postcards from a Peaceful Divorce
I agree with CJ. I like your take on nearness in terms of time. Sometimes we do get fixated on that next task or goal and forget to slow down. the brass ring will always be there. No need for us to be consumed with it lying just beyond our grasp.
melgallant
Thanks Molly, exactly right. Patience. I need to slow down so I can build it up. 🙂
Brook @2bdancing
slowing down is goooood. I can feel in this piece that you haven’t gotten there yet 🙂
melgallant
Hi Brook,
Nope – haven’t got there yet. Working on it though.
Belinda
Mel, I’ve been feeling the same way myself. The demands on my time have been weighty and I can’t seem to slow things down. Definitely looking forward to the weekend.
melgallant
Belinda,
Hope you got to slow down this weekend and just relax. I got to – a bit. 🙂
Melissa
Never nearly enough time, especially when a wrench gets thrown into your daily life. (!!! injury! cast! one-handed diaper changes! YIKES. !!!)
melgallant
Hi Melissa,
Needless to say – life is hectic right now! 🙂
Sara
I need to follow your lead and slow down. I had no idea about your DH and I’m so glad he’s okay. What wonderful neighbours you have!
melgallant
Thanks Sara,
Yes we are so fortunate to have such good neighbours! 🙂
ayala
Sometimes we spread ourselves too thin trying to juggle too many things. It’s hard and we need to remember to take a moment to take it all in. 🙂