Maybe this isn't a big deal.
But maybe it is.
I said writing in my blog was important to me, but then I neglected it. I can flog myself about this all day and get nowhere or I can take a closer peek and get some transformation on the topic.
When looking for the perfect image to go along with my sentiment, I was reminded of the adage, "you're not learning if you're not failing". So that means I'm learning, right? That sounds way too generous for the type of "learning" I've been doing lately. Maybe I'm a slow learner? I can also admit that in the grand scheme of my life, failing to devote myself to analytical thought on my 33-year old life by blogging for approximately 2 years is really not that bad of a fail. After all, I have been busy. But isn't everyone? Let's toss out the excuses and get to the growth.
....Back to the learning part. Here's a few things to learn:
- Do what you say you're going to do or you might just be embarrassed (especially when your commitment publicly written like this blog).
- My creativity hasn't had much of an outlet because of my not sticking to this writing. Lesson: Follow your creative heart and don't leave it by the wayside, your soul needs this outlet to thrive, to stay an interested (and interesting) person.
- The importance of discipline can apply to even the things you love. Case in point, I love writing about life, spirituality, and growing as a human being. Yet I let other things crop up in the way and don't do it. Why would I do this? I haven't applied a discipline to it. Routine and commitment to the routine, especially in the early phases, are key. Behavioral experts say it takes 21 days to "lock in" a new habit. Do I need to write at least something each day for at least 21 days? ...ugh, can I? The truth is, I'd love to! So why not try? Life-hack bloggers and self-helpers give all kinds of tips that make logical sense, but I'm just going to keep it simple and choose to do things that nourish me, that I want to do, and make time for them. If I go the detailed "sciency" route I may get too hung up on it and loose my steam (aka: inspiration). Ultimately, this boils down to doing what's recommended by these life "experts" in the end!
If you're out there reading this and you are good at staying inspired to do things in your life that nourish you...please share in comments! If you're like me and you identify yourself as inspired but you don't have a lot of action in this area, please also share your progress, goals, and thoughts on what might work for us!
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