The Forty Files

This winter took a turn. I had all the plans to do all the things and then motherhood came rushing in with its realities and demands as it always does. For the record, I have no regrets or frustrations. Motherhood, like every other piece of my soulful priorities, is a calling. In the past, I would have suspended everything else. But this winter, I went for slow and steady over suspension. And as a result, I am blooming.

I have work in production, writing nearing completion, successful students, and an end in sight in certain obligations. This isn’t a brag, but rather a public acknowledgement that there’s a bridge between sacrifice and success.

These days we tend to focus on the “all or nothing” mentality. It’s incredibly unhealthy and forever disappointing. A little bit over time is serving me well. I think it’s worthy of a share, and a call to shout out others who do the same.

Bloom on, friends. Bloom on.