I have never been good in setting boundaries. I have always left work encroach on my life, stealing minutes from me, while my children, my interests and rest waited. Now I let life encroach on my work. I leave 15 minutes early to pick up my children, I add 5 minutes to my lunch walk, I step out to stare at the sky or touch the grass. Of course, I discover that life gives back. It is a giver. It gives back in energy, clarity, concentration, calm, purpose. The more I let it take control, take over my schedule, the more free, creative and patient I feel. Work can only take until there is nothing left. Even the work I love dearly and care about takes and keeps taking. Life gives.