This week has brought a few things to light. The most prominent thought for me at the moment is the phrase "Quality over Quantity".
I have a busy life, as most of us do, and it seems to continuously grow in tasks and responsibilities. To the point that I have had to schedule my life like an excel spreadsheet. I have plenty of quantity but yet there is no balance. The time i give to what is important to me is not generally that of quality. I can be present in body but not in mind. Just because I put in the hours does not guarantee the end result was what was desire.
As a society we have become accustomed to the idea or fantasy that being busy equals success. That filling our time and being able to manage that according displays some sort of super power. Instead I feel it is possibly an excuse for other things. To ignore the parts of ourselves we dont wish to hear.
There is something to be said about finding a rhythm.
Im going back to basics, which im not sure how just yet but it is what I keep continuously keep hearing within myself. To gi e quality time and effort over quantity. Being attentive and in the present moment whether it is study, working on my business or being with my loved ones. To not take that time for granted but enjoy the moments. Even the ones that dont feel very fulfilling at that time, because it might mean more to others to have my attention (like my children).
So just because you are putting in the time, or making a commitment does not equal the results if you are not present in that moment, your efforts are almost pointless. Good intentions also do not equal results. So for me juggling everything in the air it's about finding the rhythm. Watching each ball and knowing its path and how it is integrated with the other balls in the air. As more balls are added, to be in amazement at what i have acheived and have gratitude for everything that comes my way. Rather than struggling and making a mess of things before dropping all the balls altogether.
So if you find yourself in a rush, a push then slow and listen. Breathe and figure out what is actually needed and let go of the rest. Give you attention to where it is needed and not to the distractions around us
