I had to make a decision fairly early on that I am not a shiny curriculum person.
One hidden grace in our tiny house is that I have to think very hard about where homeschool materials will go. And despite the lack of all the best systems and courses and new things, my kids appear to be learning.
Another thing I’m learning to discern in this area is that researching beyond the point where I can actually take action just makes me feel guilty. I have spent years diving down health rabbit holes, for me and sundry children, but there is only so much of that you can put into action — you just have the 24 hours and your own limits. There might be a perfect solution, but if I can’t execute it in my real life that system is largely irrelevant.
Absolutely. You are a wise woman. The grace of limited space is essential in so many (all?) areas of life. I am always forever constantly prone to "perfect systems", even post-homeschool, but so many things in life are like your kids. Life keeps moving and we "appear to be learning". Nothing has ever been perfect but I think we're doing okay ; )
Sigh! I can relate to this! I’m also leaning the truth of this: “The options are limitless but I am not.” It’s okay for me to set things aside and not try to learn it all. But there’s so much out there! And I want to be brilliant 😄.
Same! Grandkids are bringing all the classics back into my life and it's the best. I'm glad you enjoyed this and I'm thankful for your interaction, Stacy.
"The options are limitless but I am not. The internet will present me with every possibility, but I am not everywoman. I am narrow, niched down, funneled. And that’s good." Ooof - I really needed this reminder today. What a beautiful essay, Tresta!
I really appreciated this! Especially the reminder that choosing to do hard things is a good friction, whether that's in our writing or growing our character as we reflect the fruit of the Spirit. Thanks for this!
I very, very much related to this essay. There’s something about middle age for me that is making me realize: 1. How limited I am and 2. That the slower season of more wandering-prone learning is over for me. I’ve been feeling the urgency to deliberately practice what I’m learning (i.e. learning for expertise v. Learning for knowledge)
I had to make a decision fairly early on that I am not a shiny curriculum person.
One hidden grace in our tiny house is that I have to think very hard about where homeschool materials will go. And despite the lack of all the best systems and courses and new things, my kids appear to be learning.
Another thing I’m learning to discern in this area is that researching beyond the point where I can actually take action just makes me feel guilty. I have spent years diving down health rabbit holes, for me and sundry children, but there is only so much of that you can put into action — you just have the 24 hours and your own limits. There might be a perfect solution, but if I can’t execute it in my real life that system is largely irrelevant.
Absolutely. You are a wise woman. The grace of limited space is essential in so many (all?) areas of life. I am always forever constantly prone to "perfect systems", even post-homeschool, but so many things in life are like your kids. Life keeps moving and we "appear to be learning". Nothing has ever been perfect but I think we're doing okay ; )
Sigh! I can relate to this! I’m also leaning the truth of this: “The options are limitless but I am not.” It’s okay for me to set things aside and not try to learn it all. But there’s so much out there! And I want to be brilliant 😄.
I think you're already. brilliant ; ) There IS so much out there, and I guess the key is to aim for brilliance at one or two things, right?
Ha! We can but try ☺️
Mrs. Frizzle! Haven't thought of her for a long time! I enjoyed this post, Tresta!
Same! Grandkids are bringing all the classics back into my life and it's the best. I'm glad you enjoyed this and I'm thankful for your interaction, Stacy.
"The options are limitless but I am not. The internet will present me with every possibility, but I am not everywoman. I am narrow, niched down, funneled. And that’s good." Ooof - I really needed this reminder today. What a beautiful essay, Tresta!
Thank you, Meagan. Feeling my limits even more this time of year, between the holidays and all the New Year/New You propaganda 🤣
Nodding my head through this entire piece, Tresta. And I really want to see some of your oil paintings!
Thanks, Laura ; ) I have painting plans in the new year and I'm spending the rest of this year prepping for them...we'll see!
I really appreciated this! Especially the reminder that choosing to do hard things is a good friction, whether that's in our writing or growing our character as we reflect the fruit of the Spirit. Thanks for this!
Thank you!
I very, very much related to this essay. There’s something about middle age for me that is making me realize: 1. How limited I am and 2. That the slower season of more wandering-prone learning is over for me. I’ve been feeling the urgency to deliberately practice what I’m learning (i.e. learning for expertise v. Learning for knowledge)