Oh, Sarah, this piece touches on a cornerstone of my entire life. When the pandemic hit, I started to really try to unlearn how programmed I was to work ALL of the time. A mentor of mine used to say, " People get sick and tired of being sick and tired." and that said it all for me. It's so hard to unlearn! It really is. I was chatting with friends about rest this weekend and we chatted about how it's a practice to rest, because we've abandoned rest as a people so much. As someone whose brain is very goal-oriented and naturally sets high goals for herself, it's so hard for me to undo all of this conditioning. But it feels like the necessary work. Grind culture drives our economy, and you can't say "let's undo capitalism" without looking at the other systems of oppression that enable it, like racism. When we start leaning into rest, I think we start dreaming about a more sustainable future. I'm so glad we're writing, thinking about, and having these conversations.
It doesn't change if we keep acting like it's ok to keep living this way. I have to believe that there is a better way to do things. More people just need to see it. And yes, we need to recognize how much of this is driven by other systems of oppression as well. It's all so complicated, but I believe that change is possible.
Oh-Oh Pick Me! I did it! I put work where it belonged about 27 years ago, and I have hardly ever regretted it! It's simple, but not easy. It's not for the faint-hearted, but it's almost "having it all".
BTW, thanks for the wonderfully described dilemma real women face. But, please take a few slow, deep, grateful breaths. You certainly have earned them!
There is so much truth in this. While I think that it is important to enjoy our work, after all it takes up such a big chunk of our time, it is equally important to have a fulfilling life outside of work. We need breaks from work. We need time with family, friends, and with ourselves alone. Have a fantastic spring break.
This is a very thoughtful piece on the work/play conflict in the US. As a self-employed person that works full-time at home, and a very "type A" enneagram 1, I too often find myself working through the weekend, and too late in the evening. Finding a balance is really hard for me. Thanks for sharing!
The answer to balancing your female life, has been there all along. It’s just been brushed aside. It’s also not just for females either.
Here is the gift I accepted. I call it, “death to self, but alive (for real) in and through Christ”, and that’s it! Our Creator offers it, and recommends it for everyone.
If I’m really sitting at a computer, looking out on a forest our Creator provided for this very moment, then what I’m saying is probably also real.
Oh, Sarah, this piece touches on a cornerstone of my entire life. When the pandemic hit, I started to really try to unlearn how programmed I was to work ALL of the time. A mentor of mine used to say, " People get sick and tired of being sick and tired." and that said it all for me. It's so hard to unlearn! It really is. I was chatting with friends about rest this weekend and we chatted about how it's a practice to rest, because we've abandoned rest as a people so much. As someone whose brain is very goal-oriented and naturally sets high goals for herself, it's so hard for me to undo all of this conditioning. But it feels like the necessary work. Grind culture drives our economy, and you can't say "let's undo capitalism" without looking at the other systems of oppression that enable it, like racism. When we start leaning into rest, I think we start dreaming about a more sustainable future. I'm so glad we're writing, thinking about, and having these conversations.
It doesn't change if we keep acting like it's ok to keep living this way. I have to believe that there is a better way to do things. More people just need to see it. And yes, we need to recognize how much of this is driven by other systems of oppression as well. It's all so complicated, but I believe that change is possible.
I do, too :)
Oh-Oh Pick Me! I did it! I put work where it belonged about 27 years ago, and I have hardly ever regretted it! It's simple, but not easy. It's not for the faint-hearted, but it's almost "having it all".
BTW, thanks for the wonderfully described dilemma real women face. But, please take a few slow, deep, grateful breaths. You certainly have earned them!
Oh, I am. And I'm looking forward to summer ;-)
There is so much truth in this. While I think that it is important to enjoy our work, after all it takes up such a big chunk of our time, it is equally important to have a fulfilling life outside of work. We need breaks from work. We need time with family, friends, and with ourselves alone. Have a fantastic spring break.
Yep. Our lives can't be all one thing. And thanks! I plan to 😊
This is a very thoughtful piece on the work/play conflict in the US. As a self-employed person that works full-time at home, and a very "type A" enneagram 1, I too often find myself working through the weekend, and too late in the evening. Finding a balance is really hard for me. Thanks for sharing!
It's SO hard, and our culture tells us that breaks are not really necessary.
The answer to balancing your female life, has been there all along. It’s just been brushed aside. It’s also not just for females either.
Here is the gift I accepted. I call it, “death to self, but alive (for real) in and through Christ”, and that’s it! Our Creator offers it, and recommends it for everyone.
If I’m really sitting at a computer, looking out on a forest our Creator provided for this very moment, then what I’m saying is probably also real.