In A Circle of Quiet, Madeleine L’Engle wrote:
During the long drag of years before our youngest child went to school, my love for my family and my need to write were in acute conflict. The problem was really that I put two things first. My husband and children came first. So did my writing. Bump.
The conflict—or collision—of work and family summed up in a word: Bump.
Ouch.
- How do you handle the collision of work and family?
- How have demanding seasons of work affected your family life?
- Is your current pace “sustainable”?
- What changes have you already made—or what changes could you make—to create a more sustainable life? Have you “trimmed your day,” for example, and simplified?
“Remember, there is no Bump” photo by Ethan Lofton available through Flickr under a Creative Commons license.
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This is such an interesting topic. My children are grown up and time is still problematic. I am still a mother and have a career. One does not stop being a mother. One does not stop having conflicts.
Pressures are real and although different, they present themselves in similar manner.
I have not read the articles, you referred to, yet but I would like to when there is time. That time thing again……
Thanks for writing this.
Excellent and thought provoking – thanks for sharing Ann! So appreciated the links in this article. The point of intersection between two highly treasured priorities is a difficult decision moment. The God-centered focus of your words as well as many of those who contributed was insightful. Thankful we have an all-knowing and amazingly compassionate Lord to direct our paths as we seek to honor Him with the gift of our time, energy and talents. Thank you!