The Important Things in Life
This week Alyson Stanfield wrote in her weekly email newsletter: “There will never be enough time to do everything you want.”
I have a sign on my wall in my studio (right in front of my sewing machine so I see it daily, and often) that reads: “Everything changed the day she realized there was exactly enough time for the important things in her life.”
I think this says the same thing Alyson is saying but from a slighly different point of view.
For me learning to accept that there wasn’t enough time for everything was key to my happiness and success. I make sure my “important things” are identified so I make time for them to happen. In other words, just like Alyson recommends, I have to think about what my real goals are if I’m going to find time for them.
Posted by Lisa in: Motivation
Karoda said,
February 23, 2006 @ 3:22 am
Your quote reminds me of Andreas’ Story People. He is a most inspiring artist for me.
Shan said,
February 23, 2006 @ 9:31 am
I love that. Toni Morrison is one of my favorite authors. I once heard her say that one day, when she worked as an editor, she found herself making a very long to do list. She tore it up and wrote something like “Things I must do or die.” That list was two entries long: 1. Mother her children. 2. Write.
Mine are mother my children and paint. Thanks for the reminder, Lisa.
Pat said,
February 23, 2006 @ 10:33 am
What a wonderful thought - I like YOUR take on it better than Alissons. It’s a positive frame of reference rather than a negative one. I think I’ll put the quote on MY studio wall!