Life Isn’t Balanced; It’s Seasonal Think of life as music, not a math equation. No song stays on one note. There are crescendos and quiet rests. There are fast-paced movements and slow, soulful interludes. And so it is with life and work. There are seasons where work takes the lead with tight deadlines, big projects, and new ventures. There are seasons where family must come first especially when there is a newborn, an illness, a crisis, or simply quality time. Sometimes your health, your creativity, or your faith requires more attention. Work-life rhythm doesn’t demand equal airtime. It demands attunement; that is the ability to recognize the season you’re in and adjust accordingly without shame or apology. Trying to force balance in a season of intensity can lead to burnout or bitterness. Embracing rhythm invites you to lean into the moment and then pivot when the music changes. https://press.terrymante.org/insight-forge-with-terry-mante-work-life-rhythm-not-balance-dc14dc170889?sk=90d9047f75bd07fbcd620014d9838ced