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I think we all need a reminder of this periodically – I know I do. So I put up little signs in my house

And you are right – your line can be as curved or jagged as you desire – as long as it works for you.

Thank you for making people think with this post! I know I am one of the ones who forgets that I am not my job…etc.

It’s also a good thing to remember that the line you draw for yourself doesn’t have to be a straight one, it can be as curvy or jagged as it needs to be!

Thanks!

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[...] manuscript. Happy weekend! As Brett so wonderfully said, sometimes we need to draw the line, just take some time out. And that’s precisely what I mean to [...]

I enjoyed reading it too – the conversations are very special when they take on lives of their own – so a big thank you to everyone here.

@Janice,

I am glad that you liked the picture, and the words – thank you for being a part of all of this. I spent some time last night under that tree, listening to the neighbourhood kids play (mine were asleep!), listening to the wind.

And then I sat under it again, after nightfall, just before bed. I look forward to a nice break on the weekend, and I’ll probably spend a good part of it, sitting under that tree.

@Karen JL,

I agree – there seems to be a global consciousness, and many of us are saying “slow down world!”

(I’ve seen a research project about this, perhaps I’ll blog about it… you know, it just might fit with this blog.)

Thank you my friend – I’m glad that you liked my words.

It’s so funny that at certain times on the blogs I read (and it’s really not that many) they all seem to write about the same thing.

While I was just on vacation, it looks like people either took a lovely break themselves, got burnt/stressed out and stepped away from their blogs for a bit or just reflected on this very thing. Like it’s one big *vibe*…very interesting.

As far as the over-scheduled kid thing goes, I agree (I have none). I asked my friend’s 13 year old if she ever just laid on her bed, listened to music and stared at the ceiling.

I don’t think she did. Teenagers just need to do that once in while. I think all that over-scheduling is rooted in fear from the parents sometimes. And it’s too bad.

Nice one Brett.

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You’ve got it well figured out – no need for more stress – just giggle, a tree, some vino, love and the odd massage.

Perfect.

-Brett

Thanks. One thing about being slightly older than I’d hoped when I had my little person—I am a lot more mellow than when I was younger.

Then again, I’ve always been pretty mellow. It’s served me well through a lot of bad stuff.

I occasionally wonder whether I should stress out more (about life or the little person), and then, I giggle. Laughter, a tree, a glass of vino, love of a fine family, maybe a good massage now and then. No worries.

Later,

Kelly

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