Do you enjoy having a project in process? Part of me likes the feeling of steady progress that occurs as I continue working towards termination. Another part of me wants the end result.
I’m thinking about conflicting feelings as I currently have a project.
Paul* figured out how to print my blog posts from 2012 to this year. I’m now going to read all 356 of them and make a note about each. I have finished reading posts from 2012 and am in the middle of reading posts from 2013.
At this juncture I’m uncertain why I’m doing this. I have a vague notion that I want to create something from this body of work. I love seeing the comments from all of you. I appreciate your loyalty for all these years. Thank you!
Brene Brown** quotes Carl Jung: “The paradox is one of our most valuable spiritual possessions…only the paradox comes anywhere near to comprehending the fullness of life.”
Remember when we explored paradox? I wonder what year that was? I don’t recall thinking of paradox as a spiritual possession. Do you?
While conflicting feelings about my project do not technically qualify as a paradox, I want to use them to feel the fullness of life and not become discouraged.
When you are working on a long project, how do you stay motivated? Any ideas for me of what to create with 300+ posts?
Thanks for exploring the mystery – Nicky Mendenhall
*Paul Schwegler, owner of Little Dog Tech, 515 422 1995.
*Brene Brown, Braving the Wilderness, (2017), p.155.