Today, I realized how much I put my life on hold…. how I am merely existing because of fear.
The amazing thing that I realized as I was recording today’s podcast is that the main fear that gets in my way is the fear of interrupting my flow.
I am a creative person. My primary purposes on this earth are centered around creating and being in a flow state. One of the hardest things on earth for me is to get in a flow state when I know I’ll be interrupted.
This is a HUGE realization for me. I now see that when it comes to being creative, I’m not stuck or stagnant. I am in need of planning uninterrupted time for creating.
And maybe you feel stuck in your life and your ideas seem to have dried up. Maybe it’s not that you’re stuck. Maybe your mind is waiting for you to provide the right environment and atmosphere for your ideas to flow.
Where do you feel most alive? What do you see, hear, smell, experience that causes your creative juices to flow? In what small or large way can you access/plan for that this week?
If you listen to my podcast you know that I often have rain and water sounds playing in the background. Being by water inspires me. However, sitting by water or walking along the beach is not always readily accessible. So I go on YouTube and search for videos of rivers, streams, beaches, etc. And I stare at the water and listen to the waves.
Sometimes the mind isn’t as picky as we think. We feel we need to GO on vacation (and trust me I get that because I haven’t been away since July of 2020). But the mind may get calm from watching beach videos on your flat screen, while you put your feet up and enjoy a virgin cocktail at home.
We may have to set new boundaries and put ourselves on our schedules. Especially if you work from home, boundary setting is so important. I know for myself, I need to feel less guilty (not at all is ideal… but baby steps) about not being available. I do not like saying, “No,” to people.
It upsets me when I see a disappointed reaction on someone’s face because I didn’t say, or do, what they hoped. AND I am learning to be more okay with that every day. I have to. Because if I don’t master this, I’m never going to have time to enjoy my life. And that’s no longer acceptable.
You may need to decide what you need in order to be more you. This awareness today is a big one for me. So now my work is to put ME on MY schedule.
Blessings!
Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist
MDillon Designs & Publishing 