The Challenge

Every two weeks I will focus on a specific principle. It may be a spiritual, philosophical, or some sort of pop-psychology principle, to be determined by me. Each posting may or may not consist of my observations on the current principle, but the majority of them will be.

The reasoning behind choosing to select such an ambitious goal for myself is that I’ve found life to be better, even easier, when I’m focusing on something larger than the day-to-day concerns of my life. Even as my writings will always come from my vantage point, providing a guiding principle as a framework should prove to be fulfilling.

Inside of this task I’m giving myself, I can’t help but think, who am I to take such a thing on? Surely I will fail to live up to some expectation. However I soon rest easy as I remind myself of the whole thing about life being about enjoying the process and the only way to learn and grow is to fail along the way. But wait, then I worry further, what if I am so full of crap and people call me out on it? This one has me really terrified. We all want to be accepted by others. Yet the fact is, it’s impossible to please everyone. And so, with a heavy heart that is scared to open itself up to the world, I will embark.

Today’s google gadget “Quote of the day” is perfect for such an occasion, courtesy of Jack London: You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.