As I began to think about introducing myself to you, I thought mostly about the traditional definitions of a juggler. You know, the one who deftly keeps the balls in the air. Applied to people, it’s either used in the positive or the negative. “Man, how does she get it all done?! She juggles it all - motherhood, work, marriage” or “You dropped the ball on that one” (though the latter could just as easily be a football analogy, but you get the idea). But the real definition of a juggler isn’t quite so simple. And this is where it all begins.

First, I’ll tell you that the goal is indeed to keep the balls all in the air. Let’s just admit it from the start. I think I, like millions of others, have some closely-held believe that doing so will lead to “getting it right” which will lead to happiness. The math is kind of off, I agree, as happiness doesn’t rely on doing it all. In fact, my brain knows that happiness can come from doing nothing at all, or at the very least from doing less than I do now. But, the act of doing is also an act of control, and who doesn’t want to control their own happiness?

So, in a quest for happiness, I became the juggler. And people have often marveled at my ability to “do it all.” But as I said, nothing is that simple. And the real definition of a juggler made me both laugh and take note of who I am.

Juggler

1 a: one who performs tricks or acts of magic or deftness b: one skilled in keeping several objects in motion in the air at the same time by alternately tossing and catching them

2: one who manipulates especially in order to achieve a desired end

So, yes, that’s me. I am the juggler. But lest ye think I’m the perfect one, stay tuned and of course visit me often at www.lifeworkalliance.com