What is the rule we should adhere to?
If it’s disagreeable to us, does it make it wrong?
If the majority feels a way, does the minority have a say?
There are those who extol individuals that answered those questions with resistance: i.e. Jesus, Gandhi, MLK Jr, or even William Wallace.
There are those who demonize individuals that answered those questions with resistance: i.e. Jesus, Gandhi, MLK Jr, or William Wallace.
These are thoughts that have been plaguing me of late.
We can’t always be certain about our path. It can be overwhelming.
But if I can ask myself: Am I doing the that thing that i can do to the best of my ability?
If I can say yes, then that’s all I need to do.
Here’s the thing about early mornings that nobody likes to talk about: they start the night before.
That 5am wake-up call sounds great in theory, but it means saying goodbye to late-night Netflix binges and “just one more” scrolls through social media.
But honestly? Trading those distracted evening hours for clear-headed morning ones might be the best deal you’ll ever make.
There’s something deeply satisfying about heading into a 9am meeting knowing you’ve already knocked out your most important tasks – like you’re playing chess while everyone else is still setting up the board.
There’s something almost sacred about those first quiet moments of morning, before the world fully wakes up.
Just you, a warm cup of coffee, and the soft light filtering through the windows – it’s like having a head start on the day, a small piece of time that belongs only to you.
“I don’t have time” is a phrase I’ve been trying to eliminate from my vocabulary.
Because the truth is, we all have the same amount of time. It’s really about using it in ways that makes sense for you.
When we opt to take on projects or figure out how to manage time, bandwidth must be considered.
Personal bandwidth refers to your mental, emotional, and physical capacity to handle tasks, responsibilities, and commitments.
Just like internet bandwidth, it’s a limited resource that can become overloaded if you take on too much.
Managing your bandwidth well means understanding your limits and allocating your energy effectively.
There are many ways others come to us for assistance or collaboration.
If you’re too busy, you have to be honest.
Saying no effectively can strengthen relationships by establishing clear expectations and honest communication.
It’s like building any other skill or habit – showing up regularly creates the conditions where both disciplined work and those spontaneous creative sparks can happen.
The routine gives you a foundation, but it doesn’t exclude those magical moments of inspiration when they strike.
“Don’t think. Thinking is the enemy of creativity. It’s self-conscious, and anything self-conscious is lousy. You can’t try to do things. You simply must do things.” – Ray Bradbury
Writers always have something interesting to say about the creative process.
Michael's Musings 