Creating with intention
When facing uncertainty, it’s helpful to revisit what you know is true. These truths can act as your compass, keeping you focused on daily choices as you move in the direction of your goals. Ask yourself:
What do I want?
What feels aligned with who I am?
What are authentic expressions of my being?
What do I know to be true right now?
Which of my relationships feel supportive, nurturing, and life-giving?
Return to your answers when you feel stuck.
You’re not sure which path to choose, which relationship to nourish, when to say yes, how to say no. You’re worried about picking the “best” option or the “right” road — or worried you’re missing the bigger picture altogether.
Do you think you might fail? Look how far you’ve already come.
Somehow, someway, there is always a net waiting:
The right people at the right time, the perfect opportunities falling into your lap.
There are no mistakes or wrong choices.
An end is never an end; it’s an opening, a portal to something new.
(“Something new” might be better or worse; it’s up to you.)
Minds are powerful and creative. Savor your options.
A lot of people are searching.
We’re questioning the ways things are done and how they are run, the notion of work, the ways in which we live, and the relationships we invest our time in.
We’re actively searching for meaning, for what makes us happy and how we can have an impact — whether helping ourselves or helping others.
No matter where you are along this journey, I’d like to encourage you to “check in” every so often, to make sure your daily decisions are contributing to a life of joy and generosity.
Actively work to create moments and accomplishments you’re proud of, regardless of fame or fortune. Because in the end, your essence and your passion is how people will remember you.
What you leave behind matters most.
Modified from original post found here.
Guilt can be split into two faces: The kind that is paralyzing and negative, a harmful state that serves nothing and no one; and the kind that can help you fix what is broken.
The first kind, for obvious reasons, is worthless. This kind of guilt will trick you into thinking you are worthless. It robs you of your most present and precious moments and kills your confidence.
The second kind, however, can be a gift. This one can push you into unexpected growth. Instead of living in shame, this guilt prompts action. It can apologize for wrongdoings and set wheels into motion. New behaviors, evolved patterns, inspired creative projects.
Don’t fall victim to the first kind. If you find yourself wallowing in that direction, force yourself to turn the corner and see what good can come out of a tricky emotional experience.
Every day you tell yourself stories; stories about what you are capable of, about who loves you, about the work you do, about the family you belong to, about the money you make, about the way you look in the mirror.
These stories are fueling your tomorrow. They are the kindle for your actions. Your behavior is reinforced by the stories you tell yourself, and in turn, how others see you.
Are you choosing to focus on the negative? Or are you looking for possibility? Identify what stories currently exist in your mind, and compare them to the ones you’d like to be telling.
It’s never too late to start rewriting.
It might never be.
You will always find another mistake. Another word to change. A function to edit, a feature to add.
The work is knowing you’ve put the effort forth and done your due diligence.
Ship courageously.
Click publish.
Release your art into the world.
Trust the process.