The in-between time
Do we talk enough about that space in between trying to do everything and learning to do nothing? That space where we see through the lie that hard work equals success.
Do we talk enough about that space in between trying to do everything and learning to do nothing? That space where we see through the lie that hard work equals success.
A few weeks ago I heard this beautiful piano piece. The music flowed like a graceful, swaying dance of tempo, with a sweet and playful rhythm. The sounds of beauty echoing in the notes. What a musical serenade of the heart and for the soul.
Have you ever watched the movie The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas? I’ve seen it twice. The first time, I wasn’t prepared for what would happen at the end, and I cried. The second time, over a decade later, my daughter wanted to watch it, so I joined her, having forgotten much of the storyline. It moved me deeply all over again. So why bring up this very sad, heart-wrenching story? Well, I want to ask honestly—how many of us still behave like dictators today, or feel that others impose too much on our lives?
What are you funneling into your life that shapes, your partnerships and who you are and how you show up in the world?
Have the courage to say what you need in the moment. Most people aren’t mind readers.
A successful collaboration is built on more than just the sum of its parts; it requires careful planning, open communication, and a shared commitment to achieving mutual outcomes.
The other day, I watched an episode of America’s Got Talent featuring a choir made up of people who had been homeless. One woman who saw talent and passion on the streets put a choir together. Their performance truly tugged at my heart. They made a difference in their homeless community. They created songs, performed, and raised funds to help each other access medical care.
At the center of the seesaw is the fulcrum; without it, it wouldn’t be a seesaw but simply a wooden plank. Without it, there would be no ability for both sides to have the adventurous motion. The fulcrum is a perfect metaphor for two people in a relationship, representing the solid lever that allows fun adventure, movement and harmony.