This writing is a delight, Margaret. I’m riveted to the metaphor of being in the water and looking at the kayak wistfully, without much hope of pulling myself back in to continue crafting my story. It gave me a laugh to read the scene through your writing, when it is so impossibly relatable to my position in the water as well. And you prevailed! There’s hope in the air for this sailor to climb back aboard and set sail! Thank you for your inspiration!
Wonderful post Margaret. Deadlines are my friends too - they come with a special dose of energy to help us over the finish line. All the best in the competition!
Thanks for sharing this comparison, Margaret. I've always admired those who have the discipline to go out on the water, particularly since it's a practice that's becoming more rare these days given changing modes of transport. But I love the analogies you've drawn here.
A delightful account of your human efforts, Margaret. I wouldn’t have imagined you kayaking? How was I to know? You told us! Your post helps me see the value and power of community. I’ll have to meditate on seeing deadlines as opportunities. Thanks again, Margaret.
Thank you Gary for your lovely response. Yes, there is so much value and power in community. I experience it every single day and I value it more and more.
Beautiful metaphor Margaret!
I’ve only fallen out of my kayak once. The water was shallow enough for me to hoist myself back in leg first.
Other areas of my life have found me in deep water… without a clear strategy.
Preparation is so helpful!
Learning in the calm of a pool.
Thank you for reading Gail! Yes, deep water can be tricky.
This writing is a delight, Margaret. I’m riveted to the metaphor of being in the water and looking at the kayak wistfully, without much hope of pulling myself back in to continue crafting my story. It gave me a laugh to read the scene through your writing, when it is so impossibly relatable to my position in the water as well. And you prevailed! There’s hope in the air for this sailor to climb back aboard and set sail! Thank you for your inspiration!
Thank you for reading Betsy, glad to know my piece offers hope!
Wonderful post Margaret. Deadlines are my friends too - they come with a special dose of energy to help us over the finish line. All the best in the competition!
Thank you Kathy, and yes to deadlines - they have special powers! I
I was once told 'deadlines' are 'lifelines'... it has helped me reframe things
I like that reframing Cathy 👌
Thanks for sharing this comparison, Margaret. I've always admired those who have the discipline to go out on the water, particularly since it's a practice that's becoming more rare these days given changing modes of transport. But I love the analogies you've drawn here.
Thank you for reading Thalia, I appreciate your comments.
Absolutely Margaret!
A delightful account of your human efforts, Margaret. I wouldn’t have imagined you kayaking? How was I to know? You told us! Your post helps me see the value and power of community. I’ll have to meditate on seeing deadlines as opportunities. Thanks again, Margaret.
Thank you Gary for your lovely response. Yes, there is so much value and power in community. I experience it every single day and I value it more and more.