Learning How to Pace Myself (Or, How My Bulldog and I Are the Same Person)

I was talking to my wife yesterday about being tired. I don't know exactly where it comes from, but I have some residual shame about being tired. I'm a person who gets a lot done and also crashes hard. I don't always pace myself well.

Real LifeJena SchwartzFebruary 17, 2020personal growth, English Bulldog, english bulldog, bulldog, Chalupa, Slowing DownComment

On Not Chasing Things

Magic needs freedom.

And true freedom requires beginning here, with this moment of quiet and stillness.

Creative Process, ObservationsJena SchwartzJuly 30, 2019magic, stress, anxiety, breathing, practice, daily calm, bulldog, English Bulldog, Holistic Psychologist, psychology, nervous system, limbic system Comments

11 things other than sitting down to write

9. Get drowsy and take a nap, since you didn't sleep well last night. This logic adds up.

Real Life, Creative ProcessJena SchwartzMarch 3, 2019lists, 11s, writing group, writing exercise, daily life, bulldog, running, home, perimenopause Comment

Shabbat in 11 Parts

A deep breath. The light changing so subtly and gradually, it’s almost impossible to discern. But soon enough, it will be dark outside. We’ll sleep once more, than start all over again.

Real Life, ObservationsJena SchwartzMay 12, 2018love, relationships, marriage, parenting, mothering, bulldog, puppy, journal, writing, lunch, nap, family, free write, writing practice, writing prompt, writing group, 11sComment

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Magic needs freedom.