Simplifying

Not every school of thought is one that you should be a part of.

-Mary Carlomagno

You can't do it all. You aren't expected to do it all. You can't know it all. You aren't expected to know it all. Focus on one "school of thought" at a time and determine if it's energizing or deflating to your motivation and well-being.

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I've been reading alot lately. These late summer/early fall evenings (as well as weeks without a husband home) are perfect to curl up on the couch, crack open a book, and enjoy some quiet time. Because I've been reading some pretty thought-provoking books lately, I've been keeping notes. I'm naturally a book marker-upper. I love underlining and highlighting and writing notes and organizing thoughts. That's why library books are hard for me- first, I have a limited amount of time to tear through the pages; second, librarians frown upon writing on their property; and third, I can't go back to re-read the good parts! So, lately, I've been taking notes instead. It makes reading a little less leisurely, but it helps me keep ahold of the morsels of wisdom, wit, and thoughtfulness that each author provides. Looking back at these notes helps me get more out of what I would otherwise soon forget. 

Happy Wednesday