Monday, August 26, 2013

How to Slow Down Your Life

How fast are you going? What does your day look like?

If you had to write it all down before your eyes, what secrets would unfold, and what would they say about you and your real connections with just living?

When I think about my list of things that clutter my day, I cringe a little, my pinky shakes, and my body shows it's in a state of terror. How much more can I cram into my already over-committed day?

You know what it feels like? It feels like I'm on a large rollar coaster. That's my day: Going up and down too many hills of achievement that I expect myself to accomplish on this daily quest through life.

But, why should it be that way? Should it really be that intense? My flesh is quivering, and with each upward stride toward the peak of the task, my anticipation feeds on me, like an afternoon snack.

How much is too much?

When I reflect on this thought, it gives me the understanding that I really do have too much going on in my life.

When your body and mind feel like they are threatened, then it's time to really actively listen and properly respond to those indications of stress.

What I can't stop thinking about is how I need more time to work on the few projects that make me feel fulfilled and alive.

What that means, is that in the wake of this epiphany, I must sacrifice the other time-wasters in my life that are choking me of the opportunity to complete my "destiny".

What is calling you? How can you answer the call to create or be in your elements of passion more?

Make a list and start pruning now. This is your chance. Take it.

Or....

Live a life doing the things you only sort of care about.

(You know the rest).