Life is always a balancing act.
I spent all my time and energy last 9 months working on growing a garden (online community/programs) while my house (finances/home) went to rot. It's a powerful metaphor - pouring all your energy into cultivating one area of life, only to find another crumbling in the background. A painful reminder that life really is a balancing act, and while seasons of focus are necessary, so is stepping back to ensure the foundation is stable. Life often feels like a tightrope walk between competing priorities, each pulling us in a different direction. Sometimes, we focus so much energy on one area.. our "garden" of growth, creativity, or ambition ..that our "house," the foundation of stability, starts to crumble. If you’ve found yourself pouring everything into one area of life while neglecting another, you’re not alone. 🌈 Recognize Seasons of Focus Just as gardens have seasons, so do our lives. It’s okay to dedicate a season to growth in one area, as long as you acknowledge when another part of your life needs attention. “For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1 🤷 Embrace Imperfection Balance doesn’t mean perfection. It means accepting that some areas may flourish while others require patience. The key is to stay aware and adjust before neglect turns to collapse. “You can do anything, but not everything.” – David Allen 🚫 Set Non-Negotiables Identify the pillars of your life, those elements you cannot afford to ignore. For example, financial health, personal relationships, and physical well-being often serve as foundational "house" priorities that must stay intact, even during periods of intense focus elsewhere. ⏸ Pause and Reflect Step back regularly to reassess. What’s smooth? What’s a struggle? Adjust your efforts accordingly. “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” – Anne Lamott 🎉 Celebrate Small Wins Progress in any area is worth celebrating. A thriving garden is beautiful, even if the house needs repairs. Celebrate the growth while planning for restoration.