Hi friends,
You may have noticed I haven’t been as present on my blog and online. I’ve decided to take some time for a work break, or to make some work changes.
Our middle girl finds hearts everywhere – in food, rocks – and just yesterday during a park visit, in this puddle.
The last two years I’ve been going full force. First with the release of LTEV, then starting another cookbook, working online, and of course everything that goes with being a mom of three. Life has been particularly busy since September, and it’s time to regroup.
Sadly, and ironically, what I love to do most – creating in the kitchen every day – isn’t materializing on this blog right now. I have stacks of recipes that I would love to share with you, things I’m excited about developing in the moment and passionate to share. Yet, those recipes remain scribbled on sheets in my kitchen or office, never reaching you. I’m one person, and right now that’s not enough womanpower to keep up with life as a blogger, recipe developer, author, and mother. While my creative fire still burns, life is telling me to pause and be more present with myself and our children, and to assess my work and passions.
I don’t know if this as simple as taking a break in the short-term, or changing my work focus longer-term. Perhaps I’m still on the right path, but just need to walk – not run. What I do know is I need time to reflect, organize, and find clarity. This will be hard for me, as I love to create and share, and I’ve become very accustomed to “doing” all the time. Hopefully, I will receive some guidance or signs to help me with this decision.
I trust you all understand. I have deep appreciation for the encouragement and support you’ve offered as friends and readers, especially as I finished this latest book. My plant-powered gratitude and love…
♥
Dreena
Zoe says
Thank you for all that you have done for all of us out here. You have been a massive influence on my life and my health and well being has improved massively. It’s a joy to read your recipes and you insight into living kindly. I love hearing about how you manage with your kiddos – and as a mum of 4 myself I totally understand how manic it is and how much taking a break makes a difference.
Susan Robinson says
You have blessed us with your amazing recipes. Thank you!
janae @ bring joy says
All I can say, is GOOD FOR YOU. You are amazing, even more amazing for realizing that you need to change the tempo of your life. Your fans, your readers, we will be here when you come back, whenever that is. Enjoy your kids, you are supermom & they are so lucky to have you.
Thanks for all the work you’ve done & you don’t need to explain to me the juggling act of motherhood/blog/life balance!
ox
Marissa says
It’s so essential to press pause and reassess from time to time. Good on you for recognizing this. I’ll be wishing for you to gain clarity and for you to make space for what will fulfill you in your life as it is right now. Thanks for always keeping it real, Dreena!
Julie says
You will find your path, Dreena. Taking a pause from being so busy will let you listen to yourself and find what is right for you. 🙂 No matter what you decide, you will be making the world a better place. 🙂 Thank you!