Getting unstuck from an idea or an energy is work. Physically, emotionally, spiritually, mentally....whatever other "...-ally" you can come up with. It's just not easy to let go of an idea - at least this is the case for me. This post talks about how to find something else to do, when things aren't going the way you think they should.
Now, I'm not talking about just giving up on lifelong dreams willy-nilly. This is about creating some space, loosening the death-grip on the process and letting some energy in. My experiences in opening and closing businesses, taking risks with dreams that scare me all point to the fact that I ultimately do not know ALL that is entailed in how my dreams and goals will play out. They will play out, it's just not up to me to call ALL the shots.
SO. When I find myself in a place of: Geez, I'm here again? - insert incredulousness, sarcasm, annoyance, disgust or "other" -or the thoughts of: I've done everything I can do in this idea, situation, process, then it's time to find something else to do. STAT.
A change of focus to something I've been curious about is key. Something I've told myself I don't have time for....for a long time! It's been learning spanish, various experiments in cooking, bookmaking, writing and handlettering. Focusing on something else I can do, rather than being frustrated with what I can't seem to force is a tough practice, AND a worthwhile one when it comes to quality of life! I would not have learned spanish, made awesome salads and soups, created books with handlettered messages....or even gotten to this blog if I hadn't chosen to.
So, dear friends, what have you been curious about? What have you been telling yourself you can't do? What do you now have time for? What action would you like to take?
If you can't go any further in one direction, set it aside and go to something else.
You get to choose something exciting, nourishing, satisfying...if you want to!~ Who knows, it could be amazing~!
SO. When I find myself in a place of: Geez, I'm here again? - insert incredulousness, sarcasm, annoyance, disgust or "other" -or the thoughts of: I've done everything I can do in this idea, situation, process, then it's time to find something else to do. STAT.
A change of focus to something I've been curious about is key. Something I've told myself I don't have time for....for a long time! It's been learning spanish, various experiments in cooking, bookmaking, writing and handlettering. Focusing on something else I can do, rather than being frustrated with what I can't seem to force is a tough practice, AND a worthwhile one when it comes to quality of life! I would not have learned spanish, made awesome salads and soups, created books with handlettered messages....or even gotten to this blog if I hadn't chosen to.
So, dear friends, what have you been curious about? What have you been telling yourself you can't do? What do you now have time for? What action would you like to take?
If you can't go any further in one direction, set it aside and go to something else.
You get to choose something exciting, nourishing, satisfying...if you want to!~ Who knows, it could be amazing~!
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