Balance

There's something to be said about routine.  It's consistent, reliable... well, okay... routine! That's not to say time away from that set schedule isn't welcome.... sometimes more than you know... but it also helps to bring perspective to the established tasks that make up the most of our work days.

Summer was the reason for the absence of new posts on my blog. I was busy... really enjoyed the summer Olympics, and managed to accomplish quite a bit of knitting (three pairs of socks, a shawl or two and almost a whole sweater!) while enjoying the athleticism of the worlds' best.  It was a great time to connect with friends and family... more than a passing email or quick phone call.  And it was also restful. The only expectations were my own.

It's those moments that make you appreciate the time management skills and organizations you employ in your "regular life", but it also brings appreciation to the opportunities to reconnect with work colleagues and friends associated outside your close inner circle.

It is about balance... work / life balance.... family / friends balance..... tasks / enjoyment balance..... That is the balance I hope to retain in the months to come. I will be accountable for my own actions, be realistic in my expectations of others, and maintain the balance that keeps me healthy and happy.

My brother has a well-worn t-shirt that portrays an age-old joke. I smile every time I see it... the scene shows a Buddhist sitting in a pizzeria, and he says "Make me one with everything"....