Building a Life Worth Being Present For

learning when to work, when to rest, and when to simply be present.

So today is the fourth of July and I actually woke up a little earlier than normal. I got into my quiet time, and decided to go for a walk and then come back and sit at my computer for a little bit. This got me thinking which led me to writing this very impromptu article. I was thinking through the fact that the days where I choose to work if and when needed are in my hands, and never for a moment, would I fully glamorize this  because it is hard. And honestly, a little scary. There is in fact something  peaceful about having a guaranteed income, but this has only proven to me time and time again that this really is a passion of mine and I am walking out the purpose I'm designed for.  

That being said, this doesn’t mean that everyone is going to understand that. Frankly, sometimes even I don’t. Sometimes finding the balance is hard. The balance of working and being present. Knowing that it’s okay to say no. On both sides. Sometimes it takes waking up early, and getting in some time to yourself before breakfast with the family. Sometimes it means getting an article done on your road trip. And sometimes it means not touching your laptop at all and focusing on the people around you. 

This season is teaching me that not everyone will get it. But that’s okay. I think the best part of this journey has been learning to really embrace when I am with my people, and also learning how to honor my time. Honor my time to rest, honor my time to work, and also honor the time I spend building and/or nurturing relationships. 

So to the fellow dreamer, the fellow entrepreneur, the fellow creative. Do what you have to do, babe. Even if that means getting up an hour or two earlier than your family, and even if that means completely being offline for the day. 

That being said, happy weekend you all. Happy Fourth of July. And it’s time for me to go have breakfast with my family too.