A simple statement I’ve been reminded of recently is that we can’t do everything and expect to do everything well.
Our society prioritizes efficiency and productivity. Many work long days, fill every minute of their schedules, rush from one thing to the next, and create systems that allow for tasks to get finished faster.
I’ve been here as a full-time working parent, and have experienced for myself the demands of this pace of living.
However, there’s a paradox that comes from this fast-paced lifestyle.
This lifestyle can be inherently satisfying. Who doesn’t enjoy checking every item off their to-do list and having a calendar full of social events and meaningful commitments?…