Life is busy enough just with profession and family. But have you noticed how much "time clutter" creeps into our lives? I just canceled my facebook account this week partly for this reason: there are enough great things to do in life that letting the inconsequential and tedious events and activities share any of the limelight is just plain silly. I've been taking a hard look at my time and where it is spent. I noticed that just like a cluttered household, my time was strewn with things that took time but gave nothing in return.
But now I think I've gotten rid of the clutter, and things sure feel great. I know my kids and wife think so.
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Awesome post!!! I've been at my sister's house. She has 8 kids and she manages to keep her house beautiful, teach her kids all the important things, and give each one their own identity. I've decided it is because she allows NO clutter in her life, physical or otherwise. I am going on a clutter binge when I get home...all the time suckers and space suckers will be GONE.
ReplyDeleteIn case anyone out there is confused, I think this post might have something to do with balancing work, family life and writing. I still suck at it.
ReplyDeleteNot a lot of time for time clutterers in my life. How sad is that? Not even sure what I would cut. Sleep seems to be the first to go and then I get in trouble. Hmmm. Blogging? Nah. That's just crazy talk. Must blog for 5 mins a day.
ReplyDeleteFortunately, I'm a very clutter-free person when it comes to living space. It's just the time wasters that plague me.
ReplyDeleteAll clutter, time, physical, emotional, stops us from doing what we really want.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Kirk. I hate all those time cluttering things. I have a few in my life that I am looking to eliminate. But I hope I won't have to give up the flame juggling, belly dancing, basket weaving class that I've been taking.
ReplyDeleteFor me, writing and procrastination go hand in hand. There are many distractions in these times. I agree it is important to cut where you can. An artistic-type person once told me in regards to watching too much t.v. that she preferred spending her free time creating, rather than watching what others have created. I always remember that when I find myself watching something like Big Brother 11.
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