The Circus of Life!

Truth be told, MOST days I feel like my life is kinda like a circus.  I’m constantly balancing responsibilities or juggling any number of tasks while raising three incredible young kids and a retired guide dog, in addition to managing numerous philanthropic endeavours and meaningful commitments  to a few non-profit organizations.  I’m so grateful for all the help that my SO contributes but alas, there never seems enough time in a day to get through my “to do” list.

I know I’m not alone in my struggles with prioritization and more often than not, I don’t mean to put my self at the bottom of the list but that’s where I end up.  Thankfully, I haven’t neglected those blatant opportunities to hoist myself back at the top of that list; after the kids are tucked into bed…and the day is over…and maybe I’ll get just a little work done first, just one more thing. Oh wait, I forgot another thing… sigh… HA!  At least I’m aware of when I’m doing this  Looking towards self-preservation; I’m excited that I’ll soon have the opportunity to enjoy one of my most favorite performances, Cirque du Soleil, on Friday, 28th October.  This got me thinking about the performers; I’ve often wondered about these cosmically designed creatures on the stage: What must it be like to actually live life in a circus? Are any of them parents? Do the daily challenges of my life remotely compare to theirs? What do THEY do for self-preservation?  Then I got the chance to see these interesting videos which I found to be so moving and really gives me a different perspective on those difficult days:  

I was really touched by this video and in comparison, my life is not as crazy as it can seem at times.  Here’s another:                                      

These are not just UBER talented and extraordinary performers, but they are extraordinary individuals and parents like us!  Now, I’m even more excited to see TOTEM and will enjoy a far deeper appreciation for the outstanding efforts and talents that goes into this production.  I will take my now seven-year old daughter with me to see TOTEM.  I plan to share these videos with her now and I’m so curious to see how this impacts her appreciation of the show. She’s been working on a gratitude journal since she was 3.5 years old and I find it helpful to expose her different perspectives while learning how to appreciate each moment in life. I’m certainly a more grateful and appreciative person from viewing these videos!

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