There is a fine line to keep the balance between work and home. Sometimes I feel like I'm walking a tightrope over the Niagara Falls, two steps forward and things change so drastically that you are swaying and trying desperately to catch your balance. But you catch your breath, recover and move one more step forward. Slowly moving forward.
You might wonder why I did not add Kung Fu to this balance. I am trying to use my Kung Fu as the balancing pole to help me recover. Sometimes I need it more on one side and sometimes more on the other but it is there both in work and home to help me. For example, today was not a very productive day outside. The weather was raining and cool so I tried to get things done inside that have been on my list. I got a few things completed and it still did not feel like I accomplished enough so I did a hard workout. This was WAY overdue. Throughout my workout I kept saying "give only full intensity" which made that workout harder but boy did it feel good when it was done. It rejuvenated me to get more things in the house completed which then felt like I had accomplished something.
I will be taking the "give only full intensity" into my work day tomorrow. My goal is to give more during the time that I am at work so I can finish work earlier and be more present for my home time. My kids stated that I am always working, it wasn't a complaint it was a statement and because of that it was way more powerful than complaining. So I will hold onto my Kung Fu balancing pole and take another step forward on my work/home tightrope. (A balance pole also lowers your centre so if that doesn't represent Kung Fu, what does?). I am interested to see how others are incorporating Kung Fu into their daily lives, so please share if you have more suggestions.
See you on the virtual mats!
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