“Slow” January

The whole build up to Christmas has been intense, busy, sometimes even stressful.

Starting in September I worked hard to build up stock, deliveries in November, kiln failures throughout November and December (still not solved), messing with glazes etc etc.

However I kept going because I thought I would be able to rest in January when things are calm and when you can ease into a slower paced rhythm.

Ha! What a laugh when I realised that my agenda is already full with new commitments starting right from the first day the kids were back to school! No way I can ease into things… it’s more like a deep dive head first! I also immediately messed the planning up by scheduling overlapping appointments and commitments. Having a five headed busy family is a perfect recipe for chaos I can tell you!

Since the Covid lockdown that started nearly three years ago now, I have so often the impression that life proceeds at a much quicker pace than the one I can comfortably keep up with. Is the fact I am getting older the reason I wish (prematurely maybe?) to slow things down? Why is it that I can not seem to find the time to go for a morning walk or I can not waste time contemplating new ideas or learn new skills? Why does every additional commitment seem to be a pain in the neck even though the activities taken individually are pleasant and/or useful?

Do you also have impression life is racing past? Do you also feel overwhelmed by events sometimes? Do you also long for a simpler and less eventful life sometimes? Let me know.