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"When the blade is blunt, the work is harder."
That's a simple statement about the nature of work. It doesn't judge you, or place expectations about how you should treat yourself. It simply says: you can totally do this, but it's going to be a lot tougher. /11
That's a simple statement about the nature of work. It doesn't judge you, or place expectations about how you should treat yourself. It simply says: you can totally do this, but it's going to be a lot tougher. /11
It really puts the work into perspective. Because while I might not know how to be kind to myself all the time, I do know the state of my blade. Right now, it's so blunt it couldn't cut jelly. /12
and that's how I decided to take a few weeks off. To sharpen the blade. To return to the work rested and focused. That's much more helpful.
(Also, I like the saying because it implies that you have a giant fuck-off sword) /13
(Also, I like the saying because it implies that you have a giant fuck-off sword) /13
So as we reach the end of 2020— for many, the worst year they have ever lived— ask yourself this: how is your blade? Can it do the work? And if not, how can you sharpen it?
Love you. J /End
Love you. J /End
