#129 When the going gets tough

There’s nothing wrong with striving for excellence when you’re passionate about something.

But being passionate doesn’t come with an obligation to be – or even try to become – good.

It’s fine to write for the sake of writing, not to write a bestseller novel.
Paint for the sake of painting, not to be the next Picasso.
Run for the sake of running, not to finish a marathon.

I don’t need to be good at this today.

And some things I just never need to be good at.

You always have a choice.

What am I scared of right now?

What are the chances that that scenario will come true?

What would happen if that scenario came true?

And what would happen then?

And then?

And then?

Is it really that bad?

Do I have the resources to deal with it?

Is this truly a catastrophe, or will I be fine either way?

Keep asking*, “What would happen then?”.* Look past the initial fears and challenges. And more often than not, you’ll realize that this too shall pass.

When I write, I’m meditating.

When I meditate, I’m writing.

When I run, I’m meditating.

When I meditate, I’m running.

When I play the guitar, I’m meditating.

When I meditate, I’m playing the guitar.

When I meditate, I’m writing.

When I write, I’m running.

When I run, I’m playing the guitar.

And no matter what I do, I’m always living.

Life experience always carries over.

A rough morning doesn’t mean a rough day – but it could.

A pleasant morning doesn’t mean a pleasant day – but it could.