Time & Balance

As I prepare today for my grandaughter's eighth birthday party, I delight in her excitement of being another year older.
She is excited about her friends coming, and celebrating with her. In truth, she is probably more excited about presents and the attention given. It is her special day.
I tried to recall my eighth birthday, but the recall button wasn't working so well. I will have to try the refresh key. What I do recall however, wasn't specific presents, but the fuss my parents made. Always having a cake and doing something special just for me.
In reflection of time spent as a family, I am so grateful for the lessons taught. For the TIME spent and for the family experiences that were shared.
As I look at the two little girls and what is important in their lives, I can see that the most important thing I can do for them, or any of us can do for children, is to share of our TIME. It rushes by so quickly. To quickly.
Balance in our lives is essential. Balancing family time, business time as well as personal time. It is easy to get caught up in any area and then feel overwhelmed because we may feel we have dropped the ball in one of the other areas in our lives. How do we manage balance? We don't. We don't try to manage anything. We let go, take a step back and focus. When you are working...work only. When you are with your family...be with your family. And when you have personal time, use it wisely for without that personal time you may miss some great insight. Personal time is the fuel for continued energy, continued growth.
In contemplating a new 8 year old, my goal today and every day, is to be sure she knows she is loved and is special.