New ground’s challenges
Today, I had a most meaningful conversation w/ a dear friend concerning the ideas and feelings associated with trying new ideas and even forging new ground . I’m certainly not a stranger to being “a little ahead of the curve”. I don’t think it was a concious effort, by any means. I think it has more to do with realizing and recognizing a shift , a movement and feeling good about really examining it, working it, and ultimately, as it resonated, going forth based upon a confident and great feeling about it all .. trying to apply those feelings and instincts to what seemed real , natural and even if it was “new” .. there were always aspects which seemed so familiar and true.
It’s scary.. it’s a little risky, I mean, no one actually wants to fail at something … but the energy , the work , the responsibilities that go along with”different” and/or “new” can be a little daunting. At it ’s worst , you’re labeled as “un realistic, irresponislbe, idealistic, a perfectionist, a ideoligist , a little crazy or even foolish. Well… I’ve been called worse!
This , however doesn’t change the elements of concern and even the fear associated with risk-taking, new ideas or attempts at raising awareness in a way which can ultimately affect most positively anyone who “feels something” but who are hesitant to act on those feelings . To act, to change, to modify, to reinvent , to find a way to give the people what they want while adding in a positive way to what they might also need. …and quite possibily even hitting on something a little new , different ,interesting while inspiring or raising a conciousness of creativity in all things…….now this is truly something!!
However, day to day reality makes some of this stuff a real test of will , patience, and the ability to withstand some serious criticism!
Overwhelmed… this is the word that applies to many people who are trying to figure things out, find a different and effective path and direction to gradually achieve their goals and realize their projects and ideas.
BREATHE…….PRIORITIZE…………THINK………FEEL………..then ACT , deliberately and boldy but efficiently intelligently and methodically. Much easier said than done!!!!!
This is an amazing time. It is one of change, movement, instability as we move toward a new WAY of thinking about many, many things. Value, patience, discipline, respect , skill, talent and LOVE will still see us through, however!
A day to day challenge … hold onto yourself. Don’t spin out . Slow down. Listen. Watch… WOW.
I can do this. I must do this. Can you relate to what I’m sayin’?
Stay tuned…