I had a long conversation with Todd today--like several others in my life, myself included, he is weary and frustrated at my lack of production--products, books, cd's, videos, etc. I have so many reasons--excuses--for not getting my work out there.
Of course, he's right--just do it! My brain swirls in overwhelm when it comes to getting things done, which of course leaves me paralyzed. I love working with people and never run out of thoughts, teachings, insights, ideas, compassion, confrontations, and often some bits of transformation takes place--I love participating in the transformation process.
Yet when it comes to putting something in writing, I get crazy. Overwhelmed by some brand of perfectionism, getting started, limiting beliefs, performance anxiety, and God knows what else, I simply don't get started, and when I do, I don't complete. Within this state of overwhelm, stress builds and the pressure freezes me.
So today I promised to do what many teachers have taught me--write every day. It doesn't have to be profound or finished or polished, just friggin write! So I will write every day--because I said I would. I have a terrible track record when it comes to doing anything consistently. So I am declaring publicly that I am now a writer. What is a writer? One who writes. It doesn't have to pass any tests. I've read some bad writing--but even bad writing is written by....a writer!
So I begin today with a new label--I AM A WRITER!
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. So here's my latest first step. Let's see where it leads.
Thanks Todd--I needed that!
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