In the past, I’ve
often said that I wished I had more days in my week to get everything done. I didn’t want more hours in the day as some
days are too long as it is (even if I’m not getting things done)
After some
reflection of late, I have decided that I need to change my wish. Instead, I wish I had the energy and stamina
to get done what needs do be done, as that is the real issue, not the amount of
time I think I have, or don’t have.
Too often we think
we know exactly what we need to improve our lives, or at least make an improvement
in one area. Yet, too often what we “think”
is the best solution isn’t really. Many
times, it doesn’t even address the real issue we are dealing with, and would
just make the situation worse.
That’s because we
make decisions based on what we “know” based on what we’ve done in the past. To truly make a difference, we have to stop
doing what we’ve always done, and make a decision to do something completely
different (or at least the opposite of what we usually do).
But that is much
easier said than done. If you have ever
tried to do something different, then you know how easy it is to default back
to the familiar, because, well, it’s so gosh darn familiar.
Even though I have
been doing a lot of different activities of late, and been leaping out of my
comfort zone, in a way, they aren’t that unfamiliar in the end as they are
similar to activities I was already doing, or have done in the past.
That said, they are
still new experiences, I’m learning new skills, meeting new people, and having
adventures I never thought I’d ever have.
Now, if I just had
the energy and stamina to keep up with all of this, and everything else on my
plate, this would be a lot more enjoyable!
Happy Canada Day to each and every one of you!
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