There is so much wisdom here. I had a week of lemons last week when I was dealing with all kinds of issues with loss of power at the mountain house, a problem with the brand new HVAC system at home, issues with the dogs, etc. These things kept pulling me from the things I wanted to do, creating a good deal of frustration. This week is different. I’m able to find the mental space I need to do my stuff again. Of course, I wouldn’t have that space if I was still working full time in my corporate job. I’m so grateful for that hardwon freedom. The interruptions when they come are still much fewer than in the past! :)