It's time for a change in perception, I have to stop thinking that my life is a series of uncatchable deadlines I can chase after all the time, and the constant failure and guilt that might suggest. My first paradigm shift should involve my birthday. Instead of going, this is the date I turn 40 what have I achieved? I am going to say, this is the year I turn 40 and I will spend the year giving myself permission and time to achieve some things which mean something to me. There. I've said it. I am going to sidle past the part of me that seems to be in a rictus of " no one and nothing tells me what to do and when to do it" and one day I am going to soothe that inner child rebellion within me - may need a horse whisperer. That's my promise.
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Never making a deadline
If you know my previous incarnations well enough, you'll understand why the title is such. You'll chuckle a little at the irony that I went to journalism school. Did I ever hand in assignments on time? Many a long suffering professor could probably tell you, I am not cut out for the deadline life, the media whirl, hot news or...even the average term paper.
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"I will spend the year giving myself permission and time to achieve some things which mean something to me."
That's the most meaningful declaration I've heard this year yet. I had said to my good pal Ellyne earlier this year that this year will be my year of being happy, and she says that's a powerful declaration too.
Yay! then for us. :)
P.S. I so understand where you come from on the deadlines issue. I'm quickly developing a reputation for missing mine, hahaha!
yay for us!
thanks for the support, Kenny :)
Support, like love, works in a most wonderful manner: the more you give away with sincere thoughts, the more you receive in return, in most mysterious ways... :)
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