Sometimes the thing we try but fail at is only one adjustment away from working. If we quit before we discover what the necessary adjustment is, we may never know how close we were to succeeding. As it turns out, resistance is a normal and necessary part of the growth process. When we meet resistance,…
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Writing Our Hero’s Tale
We tell ourselves all sorts of stories about what we cannot do and why. While some of this may be true, much of it is self-imposed by us through the narrative we have created in our minds about our own limitations. These stories come from our experiences, but our experiences do not dictate our potential. …
Changing Beliefs
Time and energy spent trying to change other people’s beliefs is often time and energy wasted. Beliefs are very personal. They run deep within our identities. They inform who we are and how we see and interact with the world. They are not easily changed. This is especially true when our beliefs are met head…
From Resistance To Service
Resistance is rarely the most practical and immediate way forward. In fact, it tends to slow us down and impede our progress. Simply because we may not like something, or at least the idea of it, has no bearing on whether or not we should or must do it. Resisting what should or must be…
On Medium And Materials
We may have a vision for what we want to create, but the medium and the materials we are working with have a say as well. Between inspiration, intention, and creation, things often change, and the way that our work manifests may be totally different than what we first envisioned. This is part of the…