My children have unknowingly become the moderators of my
work/life balance. As parents, we focus
on teaching our children and preparing them for the future. The by-product of parenting, if we pay close
attention, is the lessons we learn from our tiny humans.
Looking back, there were lots of cues offered to me from my
kids. As early as 2-years old, my son
would close the lid on my laptop and say, “no ‘puter”. Then, I would sometimes listen. Now that he is 5-years old, and those years
have flown by, I close the computer every time and accept that heart-filling
snuggle, that might prove elusive in another 10 years.
This winter, my 8-year old daughter asked if she could
cut-back on her public speaking lessons, because it was taking away from family
time. At 8 years old, she already
possessed the ability to balance - that work-life balance that I had strived
for, over 2 decades. I immediately agreed
and praised her for her insight, bravery and honesty.
One thing I know for sure, when it is my time to leave this
earth, my gravestone won’t read, “Here lies a successful Business-women, and
author, a diligent housekeeper and gardener.”
Daily I remind myself to prioritize appropriately, so that my legacy is
a committed and supportive Mom, a loving Wife-Daughter-Sister and a supportive Friend. I languish in my accomplishments, but they
alone do not define me.
What will your gravestone say about how you spent your days?
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