Are you a good protector of your sacred time?

I recently heard someone say, “we have to fight for our creative time.”  

Of course we need to carve out intentional time to nurture our creative lives; however, I’m not sure I like the idea of “fighting” for it. I prefer the softer, more nurturing word, “protect.” I like the idea of making time for those sacred acts, and then protecting that sacred time.

Nurturing healthy growth

When parents decide to have a baby, they commit to spending the time it takes to grow that infant into a healthy adult. Even when it seems there is no time to do it, they make room in their busy schedules to feed, entertain, comfort, teach, and play with that child. They keep a schedule that nurtures healthy growth, and they protect that sacred time.

Writing — or anything else that matters to you — is like that, too. Once you make that commitment, there is no room for giving up or letting things slide. You can’t go three months without feeding your baby just because you’re not inspired or you don’t feel the muse. You can’t stop taking your child to school because something more interesting comes along. Even when you’re in the midst of a crisis, you can’t forget about the baby.  

Being a good protector

When I think about the things in my life that I want to grow into fullness, this is the kind of vigilance I know I need to bring. I need to protect the time it takes to feed, nurture, honor, and love my creative life. That means setting aside time for writing and other creative projects, and not letting anything else get in the way. Being a good protector of my sacred time is what supports me in birthing new ideas and being a good parent to my projects. 

What are YOU growing into fullness?

I’d love to hear from you.