Nickolene Lurch

If somebody asked me to describe life lately, I might need a minute. Not because everything is bad. It isn’t. There’s actually a lot to be grateful for. It’s just…a lot.

There are things to remember, things to schedule, people to check on, responsibilities that don’t care whether you’re tired, and that one thing you know you were supposed to do but cannot remember what it was. Please tell me I’m not alone.

I’m realizing adulthood has a funny way of giving you something wonderful to celebrate while simultaneously reminding you that a bill is due. And maybe that’s why I’m learning not to wait for life to become perfectly calm before I enjoy it.

Some weeks are going to be messy. Dinner might be whatever is easiest. The laundry may sit there longer than planned. I may answer that message tomorrow. And everything will somehow survive.

I’m giving myself a little more room to be human these days. I can be grateful and overwhelmed. Productive and tired. Excited about what’s ahead and still need a quiet evening where nobody asks me for anything.

Life can be “a lot” and still be good. Maybe both things can be true.

Until next time, keep flowing on purpose.

Nicki