You don’t “find” balance — you learn to dance between deadlines and dinner dishes.

Comics take time — a lot of it. And time is the one thing life never seems to have enough of.

We chase this mythical balance: perfect productivity, creative satisfaction, and a stable existence. But the truth? Balance is a rhythm, not a ratio.

Some weeks you create like a machine; others, you barely doodle between day jobs and real life. That doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means you’re human.

Art and life aren’t enemies. They’re collaborators. Life gives you the stories — art gives you the language to tell them.

So take the pressure off.
Draw small. Think big. Live fully.

And remember: you’re not behind — you’re just between beats.