Whoever Loves This Life Can Live It — I Don’t Want to Live a Day Like This, I Have a Lot of Work to Do
Some days feel heavier than others. You wake up, and before your feet even touch the floor, the weight of everything you have to do comes crashing down like a wave. Dishes in the sink, laundry piling up, children needing attention, work emails waiting, and a mind running in circles. There’s no pause button. No break. Just the relentless rhythm of responsibility.
People often say, “Love your life,” or “Embrace every moment.” But what if the moment is exhausting? What if the life you’re trying to love feels like a never-ending to-do list?
It’s not about being ungrateful. It’s about being human. Some of us are juggling too many roles — parent, worker, cleaner, cook, emotional support system — and barely staying afloat. The noise, the mess, the pressure to keep everything running… it builds up.
There are those who thrive in this chaos. To them, this life is full — even joyful. And that’s okay. Whoever loves this life can live it. But today, I don’t. Today, I just want a breath. A moment of silence. A pause.
I don’t want to live a day like this. Not again. I have so much work to do — inside and out. My energy is not limitless, and my patience wears thin. Sometimes, acknowledging that is the most honest thing I can do.
But maybe, just maybe, it’s okay to feel this way. To not romanticize every messy moment. Because within that truth lies the possibility of change, of reprioritizing, of asking for help.
One day at a time. That’s all we can do.
