Saturday Reflection: Just Enough

A reminder that excellence at work can coexist with softer expectations at home. ✨

This week in The Mourning Manager, I wrote about how nothing was the same with the holidays, even though I am not sad and I am not afraid of celebrating them. As a person of faith, the holidays hold a deeper meaning for me. I truly believe there is a joy and wonder that does not disappear, even in the depth of loss. 🎄🖤

But I have also noticed that some of my old routines are different. Things that used to be buttoned up are now a little softer around the edges. And unlike my work life, I am more comfortable with a few things being undone. Not perfect. Not polished. Just enough.

For example, I wanted Christmas lights on the house this year, but I never called anyone to do it. I put up the decorations I love, but there are two bins sitting untouched under the dining room table. No one can see them, but I know they are there. I planned to do multiple trees and ended up doing one. 🎄✨

Before my mom passed, and because of my type A-ish tendencies (yes, I said ish), the bins under the dining room table would have kept me up at night!
Now, as I move through my own season of leadership bereavement, it is all good. And it is just enough.

I share this on a Saturday to say this.
Last week’s reflection encouraged you to find the glimmers, and many of you shared yours with me. I am holding you to that. ✨ But today I am also giving you permission for something to be just enough. It’s bins under the table for me, but for you it maybe something else.

Friends, we will need the extra energy for navigating this season, remember its a marathon, not a moment. And sometimes just enough is more than enough for where we are.

🖤
Carolyn’s daughter