Who Gives a Ship?

Wednesday, May 11, 2011


If your ship hasn't come in yet, swim out to it.

Can we talk about feelings for a bit? My Mom sent this quote recently and it really resonated with me. I read your blogs so I know we all struggle with many of the same things - work/life balance, the passing of time (is there ever enough?), family/work/health/commutes/social media - how does a person juggle it all...  While this quote isn't directly related to any of that, it did make me think about the metaphor of ships and the various points of our being that contribute our overall feelings of happiness, satisfaction or, miserable-ness.

So...which ship scenario are you?
-Are you eagerly awaiting the arrival of yours with a bunch of balloons?
-Or are you feeling more like the an ambitious ship captain trapped in a tiny pond?
-Maybe you're just happily drifting?
Do share.



P.S. Depending on the day, I can feel a little of all the above. However, lately it's been more like mine is full speed ahead! Hopefully cruising resumes at a regular pace next week :)

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16 comments:

  1. Courtney ErinMay 11, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    I actually feel like all of the above! My work and professional life is so in flux these days (I'm finishing the last year of my PhD and have no idea where or even if I'll find a job in my field and as soon as I graduate my student visa expires so I have to leave the US in 12 months and...ugh).

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  2. diane @ a spot of whimsyMay 11, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    i tend to bounce between them all as well, but i currently happen to feel a bit trapped and am working my way - hopefully - into open waters! (love this metaphor btw)

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  3. ChrissyMay 11, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    How wonderful! Loved reading this! And, I would say, mine is a little bit of all of the above as well!! Hugs xxx

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  4. A Crimson KissMay 11, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    You made me laugh-feel speed ahead sounds like what I'm experiencing! Terrible to admit to, but sometimes I have to force myself to PEE I'm so busy!

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  5. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Fortunately, my life isn't too stressful at the moment. But I know that's all going to change. I suffered for awhile working at a law firm and being swamped and getting burned out. Then planning a wedding. Then finally - I was free. Now I"m desperate for a little more structure - but soon enough I will have that and then some!

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  6. Swirls of HappyMay 11, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    I seem to feel like both at times. This was a good post. LOVE that first picture :)

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  7. AmandaMay 11, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I think I'm a combination about all of the above. Today, or at this moment, I'm definitely just drifting.

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  8. JessMay 11, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Life comes in bursts of calmness and storms.... Never a middle ground!

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  9. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    How about ambitious & full speed ahead, but stuck in a small pond? Yep, that is about right for me :) This is definitely a post that I was meant to read today! Thanks for provoking us all to think a little!

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  10. Gabriella {sensiblyluxe}May 12, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Love the analogy... In my case... getting ready to dock. And then from there, awaiting to see what happens by foot. How does that sound?

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  11. Kimia KlineMay 15, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    i gives a ship! haah. love this post. sometimes i feel like i need to swim harder to catch mine...and at other times i feel like i'm doing just fine.

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  12. White TapestryMay 16, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I love this quote...sometimes I definitely feel alittle lost at sea, but I suppose everyone does at a time;)

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  13. The Tiny TeamMay 16, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    I feel like my ship came in a few years back, and now I am LOVING LIFE!!!!!!

    Pretty pictures and blog by the by!

    xo,
    Amy

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  14. Jess @ polka dots, Paris and paintMay 17, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Its actually really comforting hearing you (and the other commenters above) struggle with this. I can def, at times, feel like everyone else has it all figured out. Plus I love that photo with the balloons-so bright and lively!

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  15. this free birdMay 17, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Lately I've felt like I'm floating around in the middle of nowhere. It is not a good feeling. Argh

    xo,
    C

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  16. ShasieMay 18, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I'm definitely waiting for mine with eager balloons! haha
    Shasie
    Live Life in Style

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