I am always thinking about the balance between what you need to get done, what you are able to get done, and the stuff in between that you try to fit in.
"It is probably one of the compensations for living in an age so dedicated to science that one feels guilty for wanting to study history or French horn or pinking shears. On the other hand, with too much of science and not enough of these other things, our civilization could become like a broken zipper. The zipper key will move forward, neatly zipping up the jacket, but the line comes apart right behind it, so that when you get the key all the way up to the collar, the jacket is still wide open."
- Rachel Peden
Hmmm..... that is a fascinating metaphor.
ReplyDeleteGreat quote! I am troubled with too much to do and no time to do it. How to prioritise when all needs doing soon! I am mending a heap of clothes inbetween all my other tasks and derive more satisfaction from a well-mended item of clothing than anything else at the moment. xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh, Clare - expect a package in the mail (the post?) - I'll wrap up my mending pile straight away! :D
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