My life is a lot like a see saw. It seems I’m either suspended, feet dangling in the air or I’m planted flat on the ground with the wind knocked out of me.
I’m not sure, but I think right now I’m on the ground. It’s not all that painful, though… the long days of working with insurance forms has dulled my senses 🙂
Over the last several weeks, we’ve also been thinning out some of the overgrown vegetation in our yard. Whenever I went outside, I saw with a critical, what-needs-to-be-done eye. Today, I stepped away from the computer so I could take in something besides a white screen and black words. Rather than focusing on the areas we haven’t gotten around to cleaning up, my eyes settled on the part of the yard that looks good.
I felt peace. I felt satisfaction- the payoff of hours of hard work. (The photo above is before our trimming. I didn’t bring a camera with me today.) It’s interesting how I was comfortable amid the incomplete in my yard, but the amount of work left beyond looming deadlines at my day job evokes opposite emotions.
Tomorrow I’ll see if I can find similar balance with the day job by taking a moment to acknowledge how much I’ve done rather than pouring all of my attention into what I have left to do. The balance may be short-lived, but I’d welcome even the briefest break!
I love the satisfaction of a completed project!
Me too, Suzicate!
Projects are what keep us sane. Sometimes it’s nice to have a little direct payoff for hands on work!
I like the payoff of seeing progress, Connor. When I wrote this, there as no progress with my work to survey. I made great strides today so I feel better about it all 🙂
It’s always good for the soul to stand back and admire your work 😀
So true, Dianne. And I think you’ve been able to do this often as you renovate the RUC 🙂
I spend a lot of time doing this 😉
You should 🙂 You’ve earned it!
Ah. Look look and see. I, too, feel gratified when there is a finished project to admire. Blessings to you, Janna…
It is kind of reassuring to see the results of our work, Carol Ann 🙂
Regular milestones – even if small – and little self rewards to keep going, works for me.
All good wishes,
Eric
So true – sometimes looking at the big picture can be overwhelming, Eric.
I hope you’re able to find the bright side of the work well done.
Thanks, Patti. Work got a little more manageable today. I think we’ll be able to meet the deadline (if my questions to our home office are answered tomorrow!)
The fun of a completed project leads to fulfilment:)
Fulfillment – such a nice feeling, Vishal! Glad you stopped by 🙂
Here’s to the satisfaction we get from a quick glance over our shoulder to see how far we’ve come.
Sometimes it good to find the reassurance that we are making progress, Nancy!
Isn’t it funny how being outside puts things into perspective? I’m glad you were able to find peace in your yard, but I understand how much harder it is with work. Balance is a tricky thing to attain!
Yes, and yes, Debbie! With work, there’s always more being piled up. The inclination is to dive in and persevere. Stopping and using precious time to assess progress seems counter-intuitive. Balance isn’t something I’m good at achieving, much less maintaining 🙂
we’re very similar in this aspect. I’m glad you have something to soothe you.
great post, I love your personal ones
Thanks so much, Lance! I try to keep variety here between fiction, poetry and personal stories. Wouldn’t want to get too predictable 🙂
That’s a good philosophy to live by. 🙂 Thanks for the reminder. Happy weekend, Janna.
I’m so glad the weekend is almost here, Imelda! It has been a struggle every step this week. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
A see-saw is an interesting metaphor for life – similar but rather different from a pendulum, or perhaps a swing. It catches the ecstasy, and hard landings a little better, I think.
I agree that a pendulum is much more relaxed. I’d rather experience life in that manner, but it has been more of a see-saw for me lately… no soft landings here 🙂 Thanks for stopping by to share your thoughts, Allen!