Insights
#205 Why “kind of” doesn’t work
You kind of want to run a marathon. You kind of want to eat better. You kind of want to move more. You kind of want to feel better. And everything kind of stays the same. Only when “kind of” becomes “absolutely” and “want to” becomes “choose to” change happens. I absolutely choose to write.
#204 When scarcity becomes the goal
Where am I scared of getting what I want, stopping myself from seeing that I already have it? Where am I addicted to the feeling of not having what I want, to the degree that I can’t see I already have it? Where has a feeling of scarcity become the goal I pursue, stopping me
#203 What makes your aspirations valuable
An aspiring writer who doesn’t believe writing is a valuable skill in our current society and focuses on building a traditional career instead. An aspiring runner who doesn’t believe running is a good use of their time in our current society and goes out for drinks every night. An aspiring classical musician who doesn’t believe
#202 Proving yourself right
The future I want to see affects the present I create. And so does the future I don’t want to see. Do I let fear of what could go wrong reign my day? Or excitement about what could be? Whatever I choose, I may well end up proving myself right.
#201 Nothing will be perfect
What would you finally dare to do todayif you knew whatever you try will never be perfect anyway? Publish a story with typos and awkward sentences?Run a marathon without finishing it?Play a guitar piece and trip up five times?Sing in front of other people and miss a note?Try a new yoga pose in class and
#200 Write your own stories
Can you say loud and clearthis is what I lovethis gives me energythis is why I’m here?Can you then do what you lovedo what gives you energydo it, live itwithout fear?Can you choose to write your own storieswithout letting them be tainted by past memoriesor future worries?Can you enjoy what you dowithout believing it’s not
#199 Talent vs Passion
Talent: “This is all I can do, no matter what you say.” Passion and purpose: “Who knows what I could do if I practiced every day?” Focusing on talent keeps your potential at bay. Focusing on passion, purpose, and the practice turn every day into play. This is the way.
#198 Would you be free at last?
What would your future look like if you weren’t rushing to get there so fast? What would your present look like if you didn’t let it be limited by the past? What would your dreams look like if you realized your potential is vast? Would you be free at last?
#197 Reminders upon reminders upon reminders
Intentional living is about reminding yourself of what’s most important to you. Reminding yourself that you can choose to be a writer, a runner, a musician, an artist, or a bon vivant. Reminding yourself that you can choose to be kind to others. Reminding yourself that you have a choice to act differently. Reminding yourself
#196 What’s it all about?
Every day we spend another day of our lives. Where do I spend it? Why? Who do I spend it with? Why? What do I spend it on? Why? What’s it all about?
#195 Scarcity vs Destiny
I go to the gym, play volleyball, run, and land on yoga. I speak, film, consult, and land on writing. I sing, dance, drum, and land on playing the guitar. When you’ve only ever seen one path for yourself all your life, it’s scarcity. When you’ve opened your eyes, explored life, and consciously decided to
#194 Satisfaction is an illusion
We get hungry and look for food. Then we get hungry again. We get thirsty and look for water. Then we’re thirsty again. We want to create art and learn how to sing. Then we want to create more and learn how to draw. Full satisfaction with our life as it is is an illusion.