The strength it takes to pick up, restart, and move forward!
I recently came across a truly apt analogy of women are jugglers - juggling many balls at once, some made of plastic and some that are brittle like glass! Once in a while we will end up dropping some to keep the others going. Just that the ones we drop shouldn’t be the ones made of glass as those can’t be put back together. Family, parents, children, our relationships are the ones we can’t risk breaking, the others while seem indispensable, are often things which can be replaced in some form or the other.
Then it’s a matter of re-inventing our own personal and professional identities as we move on to careers and experiences that are novel and probably not a part of our original plan. But then, it’s only humans who can reinvent and reimagine- we can change - we are not rocks!
Our lives are a continuous dance of responsibilities and priorities. We women are constantly prioritizing, adjusting, and ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks. This delicate balancing act is a testament to our resilience, adaptability, and sheer willpower.
The young professional woman, might be tossing up her career aspirations, love life, personal growth, and social commitments. As she climbs the corporate ladder, she may also be nurturing dreams of traveling the world, writing a book, or perhaps starting a family. Every morning, as she laces up her shoes or applies her lipstick, she silently arranges her priorities for the day, ensuring each gets its deserving moment in the air.
Then there’s the mother of three, juggling her children's needs with her own aspirations. While one hand catches the demands of a teething infant, the other might be tossing up a school project and a teenager's emotional needs. In the midst of all of this, she could also be dreaming about restarting her career, nurturing her relationships, or rediscovering herself. With every catch and toss, she is making silent sacrifices and choices that shape the lives of those she loves.
It's about rhythm, timing, and an innate understanding of life’s priorities. Every woman, in her unique way, learns the rhythm of her life. She understands when to speed up, when to slow down, and when to simply pause and breathe. She knows that sometimes, it’s okay to put down a ball or two, to reprioritize, or to ask for help. There might be moments of uncertainty, anxiety, or sheer exhaustion. But these moments do not define the juggler; rather, they add depth to her story. They highlight the strength it takes to pick up, restart, and move forward.
To every woman reading this: your juggling act is awe-inspiring. But remember, it's okay to take a moment for yourself, to recharge and regroup. It's okay to share the weight of your world with others. And most importantly, it's okay to celebrate each catch, each toss, and even the occasional drop.
In the end, life's juggling act is not just about keeping everything in the air; it's about the journey, the learning, and the grace with which we handle our precious moments. For in the dance of life, we women are not just jugglers; we are artists, painting a canvas full of memories, dreams, and aspirations!
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