Right Thoughts, Write Actions
Somehow I can't believe that there are any heights that can't be scaled by a man who knows the secrets of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four C's. They are curiosity, confidence, courage, and constancy. ~ Walt Disney
So simple, and yet so complex.
"But what do I do when I don't know what I want to do?"
A very good question. Hard to know how to pursue your dreams when you can't clarify, even to yourself, what they are.
First of all, be gentle with yourself. We have the tendency to believe that everyone else has it right, but we alone are the idiot who can't figure it out. Nothing could be further from the truth, no matter what the subject - for every one clear-sighted soul who has all the answers there must be at least three (if not ten, or a thousand) who don't. Of course, we know this, too. We do! But we're so busy being hard on ourselves for not being the one, so unable to forgive ourselves, that we still convince ourselves there's something wrong with us for not getting it.
So let it go. Get out of your own way and allow yourself to ponder. Life is the journey, not the destination - so enjoy the journey.
Curiosity is a good indicator here. Want to know what your dreams are? Follow your bliss. I know, it's a really popular phrase right now, but that doesn't mean it lacks merit. You know what you love, and chances are something you love holds the key to clarifying your dreams.
Get a journal - a simple spiral notebook will do - and ask yourself some questions. Brainstorm. Give yourself a deadline (five minutes, or twenty, whatever seems right to you) and a task ('50 Things I Love' or 'Activities That Make Me Happy'). Set a timer and start writing. To the best of your ability, try to free flow it, rather than intellectualize.
(If you're interested, some things I love are curry, red shoes, dark purple ink and fountain pens.)
These exercises are deceptively simple. You may be amazed at the subtle insights you'll discover by the details that end up on your lists. Reconnecting to interests and passions, reminding yourself of an aspect of Self you'd put aside, or even spotlighting something you do everyday that has lost its significance because it's slipped into routine, can be powerful touchstones to a deeper, richer, more satisfying life.
Some considerations:
* Things you loved to do as a child
* Hobbies you've considered taking up in the past
* Activities you 'mean' to do, but get left by the wayside (especially when you're too busy)
* 50 Things I've loved through my life
* 10 People I really admire (bonus points for why - can be people in your life, or Ghandi. You choose.)
By the way, if you happen to be one of those clear-sighted visionary persons who knows exactly what they're aiming for - exercises such as these will likely help you, too.
Ready. Set. Write!
So simple, and yet so complex.
"But what do I do when I don't know what I want to do?"
A very good question. Hard to know how to pursue your dreams when you can't clarify, even to yourself, what they are.
First of all, be gentle with yourself. We have the tendency to believe that everyone else has it right, but we alone are the idiot who can't figure it out. Nothing could be further from the truth, no matter what the subject - for every one clear-sighted soul who has all the answers there must be at least three (if not ten, or a thousand) who don't. Of course, we know this, too. We do! But we're so busy being hard on ourselves for not being the one, so unable to forgive ourselves, that we still convince ourselves there's something wrong with us for not getting it.
So let it go. Get out of your own way and allow yourself to ponder. Life is the journey, not the destination - so enjoy the journey.
Curiosity is a good indicator here. Want to know what your dreams are? Follow your bliss. I know, it's a really popular phrase right now, but that doesn't mean it lacks merit. You know what you love, and chances are something you love holds the key to clarifying your dreams.
Get a journal - a simple spiral notebook will do - and ask yourself some questions. Brainstorm. Give yourself a deadline (five minutes, or twenty, whatever seems right to you) and a task ('50 Things I Love' or 'Activities That Make Me Happy'). Set a timer and start writing. To the best of your ability, try to free flow it, rather than intellectualize.
(If you're interested, some things I love are curry, red shoes, dark purple ink and fountain pens.)
These exercises are deceptively simple. You may be amazed at the subtle insights you'll discover by the details that end up on your lists. Reconnecting to interests and passions, reminding yourself of an aspect of Self you'd put aside, or even spotlighting something you do everyday that has lost its significance because it's slipped into routine, can be powerful touchstones to a deeper, richer, more satisfying life.
Some considerations:
* Things you loved to do as a child
* Hobbies you've considered taking up in the past
* Activities you 'mean' to do, but get left by the wayside (especially when you're too busy)
* 50 Things I've loved through my life
* 10 People I really admire (bonus points for why - can be people in your life, or Ghandi. You choose.)
By the way, if you happen to be one of those clear-sighted visionary persons who knows exactly what they're aiming for - exercises such as these will likely help you, too.
Ready. Set. Write!
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