“How do I create urgency for myself to make progress on things important to me, like my spiritual journey and writing, without creating stress or panic that I’m not always doing things that align with these priorities?” I posed this question to a Buddhist teacher at the end of class.
Goal pressure and progress pressure are so prevalent this time of year — i’m trying to think in terms of wants instead of “got tos” and chief among my wants are to pay attention to each day and live in balance. So, I’m learning, very slowly, that things going to take time they’re meant to take -absolutely true for books and audiences and spiritual growth. Cheers to your process, Mikaela!
You’re right - it is that time of year! I love the idea that things are going to take the time they’re meant to take. It’s remembering to believe in that and keep the balance. Wishing you a peacefully productive 2025. :)
Such an essential and beautiful expression Mikaela. And it’s EXACTLY the perspective I need right now. I’m deeply grateful. 🙏🙏 thank you for contributing it to us, and to yourself.
I think the more we rush and push and force forward momentum, the less joy and ease there is in the process. And if there's very little joy then it defeats the process doesn't it? I'm all for going with the flow - sometimes fast, sometimes just floating....
Needed to read this today, now. I love how words find us in the uncanniest ways. 😊 Wishing you a lighter 2025!
Your writing has been a lantern and pure joy 💛
Thank you Lakshmi. I have really enjoyed yours as well. What a beautiful 2024 you did have!
I needed this too. Thank you for saying so. 🙏
Goal pressure and progress pressure are so prevalent this time of year — i’m trying to think in terms of wants instead of “got tos” and chief among my wants are to pay attention to each day and live in balance. So, I’m learning, very slowly, that things going to take time they’re meant to take -absolutely true for books and audiences and spiritual growth. Cheers to your process, Mikaela!
You’re right - it is that time of year! I love the idea that things are going to take the time they’re meant to take. It’s remembering to believe in that and keep the balance. Wishing you a peacefully productive 2025. :)
Such an essential and beautiful expression Mikaela. And it’s EXACTLY the perspective I need right now. I’m deeply grateful. 🙏🙏 thank you for contributing it to us, and to yourself.
Thank you James! Wishing you a wonderful 2025!
I think the more we rush and push and force forward momentum, the less joy and ease there is in the process. And if there's very little joy then it defeats the process doesn't it? I'm all for going with the flow - sometimes fast, sometimes just floating....
I definitely agree and it’s funny how easy it is to lose sight of such a simple thing.
I feel this SO MUCH! “Write book” has been on my to-do list for quarter after quarter.
I hope you too can find a way to make progress without making it heavy. :)
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