I’m glad you’re staying. Sometimes the doubts are loud, but I agree that persistence often wins. I always enjoy your writing and believe it’s just a matter of time.
Lately I have been examining my need for tangible proof of time spent. Huge building projects. Complicated Shutterfly books. Major trips planned and taken with few hiccups.
But,when focusing on the end game, I lose sight of important moments of value. The friend that "saws" the boards with me and then sands with me for days all the while talking and supporting each other with life's bumps and boulders. The new perspectives gained when viewing a new method that could be better than what I had in mind. The value of appreciating what the Divine has given me to give to others in time,spirit and Divine wisdom flowing through me that I have no idea where the words came from. These are not to be forgotten or under estimated. Although not tangible, these moments are surely palpable. And the have value. Just like our finished "projects" have value.
Our challenge as tangible goal setters is to appreciate ourselves in all dimensions. To give ourselves permission to write, storytell, sing, whatever is not our usual go to, tangible goal and sit in the "being of it" albeit uncomfortable but gratifying all at the same time.
Victoria, i'm just letting you know what a difference your writing has made for me. It helps to have kindred hearts in our journey through every day life.
Thanks, Lorene-that is the challenge isn’t it? Intentionally looking for the moments underneath the goals. I keep thinking about how children are happy in the moment. Not dwelling in the past or thinking of the future but just in the present…aptly named as a ‘gift.’ I hope you keep writing, too!
I’m glad you’re staying. Sometimes the doubts are loud, but I agree that persistence often wins. I always enjoy your writing and believe it’s just a matter of time.
Thanks, Colleen. Persistence through the resistance!
Victoria,
I so echo your thoughts.
Lately I have been examining my need for tangible proof of time spent. Huge building projects. Complicated Shutterfly books. Major trips planned and taken with few hiccups.
But,when focusing on the end game, I lose sight of important moments of value. The friend that "saws" the boards with me and then sands with me for days all the while talking and supporting each other with life's bumps and boulders. The new perspectives gained when viewing a new method that could be better than what I had in mind. The value of appreciating what the Divine has given me to give to others in time,spirit and Divine wisdom flowing through me that I have no idea where the words came from. These are not to be forgotten or under estimated. Although not tangible, these moments are surely palpable. And the have value. Just like our finished "projects" have value.
Our challenge as tangible goal setters is to appreciate ourselves in all dimensions. To give ourselves permission to write, storytell, sing, whatever is not our usual go to, tangible goal and sit in the "being of it" albeit uncomfortable but gratifying all at the same time.
Victoria, i'm just letting you know what a difference your writing has made for me. It helps to have kindred hearts in our journey through every day life.
You go. Keep writing!!
Lorene
Thanks, Lorene-that is the challenge isn’t it? Intentionally looking for the moments underneath the goals. I keep thinking about how children are happy in the moment. Not dwelling in the past or thinking of the future but just in the present…aptly named as a ‘gift.’ I hope you keep writing, too!