There is not a lot we can control. We are led to believe otherwise, it seems.
But, what we can control is: what we devote our time and attention to.
Which seems to be the opposite of what we think. Not the case, though. It just requires some practice.
There are only so many hours in the day. And when we try to fill them, we’re left wondering – is it even possible to get everything done?
Take more time. It’s okay. Trying to accomplish everything at once is like trying to jump from the base to the peak of Mt. Everest. Not possible.
Not every hit needs to be a home run.
Think strategically. Think methodically.
And then act.
If you really think about it, we’ve only been in the age of science for a small fraction of humanity’s existence. It wasn’t so long ago that the sun’s rising was orchestrated by chariot, or thunderstorms the anger of deities.
There is blessing in knowing that everything has an explanation.
But, if we know everything can be explained, what does that do for wonder? Wonder at might be, and the wonder in trying to imagine it.
If you could do the one thing that you really want, what would it be?
And I guess, most of us may not have that answer. We all want to do things, and have experiences, and enjoy life. But, the one overwhelming desire we have – underneath all the cruft and conditioning – if we can’t identify it, how are we supposed to achieve it?
Took some time off to contend with travel, scope creep, and burn out. Trying again, though, as always, you never can tell.
Failing, though. While I think on it frequently, it’s not so bad. It really is okay to fail, I keep telling myself. And I keep writing about it. Because, failing will happen. Time and again.
In our attempts to reach the truth, we must consider many things, which can take time.
But what we lose in time, we gain back in perspective.
Right?
What we do matters.
What we don’t do is just as important.
Pick your actions and refusals with care and convinction.
In a recent comparison of broadcast tv today vs. 1975, there is a questioning – was tv back them, when half-a-billion viewers (yes, with same people viewing multiple shows) would tune in to watch All in the Family, Sanford & Son, and the others in the top ten – was it something we should want?
Now, a the top ten shows are lucky to get 10% of that.
But times change. Now it’s a lot easier to get the content that resonates with us. And that leaves room for niches that wouldn’t otherwise exist.
“Variety’s the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavor.” – William Cowper
Why would we lock ourselves into a specific way, just because it’s working at the moment?
It’s important to be open to new things, especially since new opportunities do come along just about every day.
Everyone is going about their day, doing something. Whose work is the most important?
To each of us, maybe we feel that is our own work. And so, when we try to work in concert with others, though on different priorities, it’s easy to find conflict.
Maybe not complete disagreement. But something amiss.
Navigating those different priorities is how we accomplish what we’re looking to accomplish.
