I wish we could change the thinking around work and motherhood (especially for creatives) so that the first thing we think of is enhancement, rather than diminishment. Obviously, we can't make more time. But I do think the more we do, the better we use our time, which is the next best thing. We never know where our roots are reaching, but it's so good to keep them searching, even in the dark. They're still all there, feeding the proverbial mother tree. I'm beginning to trust (in my ninth year of mothering/ lawyering/ writing) that, in time, I'll understand how all of the off-shoots made sense, together.
I love this analogy! And I agree that sometimes I'm at my best when I'm at my busiest—it's funny how that works, isn't it? Enhancement is definitely the goal, and when it comes to creative pursuits living a full life outside of that creative thing is often where the inspiration comes from. It's where the roots get their water, their food, their sunlight. Creatives can't create while living in a vacuum. But we also need time to ourselves to reflect, to think, to sit. It's a fine line.
Wow. Identities ❤️❤️❤️
Congratulations on your new job!!
Thank you Steph!
I wish we could change the thinking around work and motherhood (especially for creatives) so that the first thing we think of is enhancement, rather than diminishment. Obviously, we can't make more time. But I do think the more we do, the better we use our time, which is the next best thing. We never know where our roots are reaching, but it's so good to keep them searching, even in the dark. They're still all there, feeding the proverbial mother tree. I'm beginning to trust (in my ninth year of mothering/ lawyering/ writing) that, in time, I'll understand how all of the off-shoots made sense, together.
I love this analogy! And I agree that sometimes I'm at my best when I'm at my busiest—it's funny how that works, isn't it? Enhancement is definitely the goal, and when it comes to creative pursuits living a full life outside of that creative thing is often where the inspiration comes from. It's where the roots get their water, their food, their sunlight. Creatives can't create while living in a vacuum. But we also need time to ourselves to reflect, to think, to sit. It's a fine line.
Wishing you all the best in your new career. I know you will shine in whatever you chose to tackle ❤️
Love the way you broke it down that a woman can be multi-facited and so much more, all at the same time.
Love this so much. Congrats and it’s amazing what can happen in just a few years time when we believe in ourselves and take that leap!
Absolutely! You've proven that, too :)
Ugh thoroughly enjoyed this one. Thank you for these insights and the beautiful writing
Love you
Omg Cris - my eyes are watering! "always turning, into the light, and into the darkness, too, sometimes." 🥲🤩 I hope this shift in your being shines!
Abigail, thank you so much for reading <3<3<3