Aug 17, 2014 15:16
Instead of wasting time talking/thinking/whining about not writing, I have decided to finally use time remedying the situation. I have decided to take the first step toward rebuilding a habit.
Today, I write.
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1.0
(Today, I am also considering all the great and also crazy times/thoughts etc I have had over the last few months. Consider this a terrible love child of the two.)
I am afraid:
I will look back later and be disappointed with what I haven't done
I am forgettable
I will do more damage than good
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2.0
That list sucks, and makes me nervous thinking about self fulfilling prophecies, so I am going to approach it another way.
I hope:
I will look back later and be satisfied with what I have done
I am memorable
I have a positive impact on the people and things around me
I will become very good at something
I am worth it
I am important
I will continue to push for mastery of things I feel comfortable with
I am a good friend
My perceptions are largely accurate, and I can control the ones that are not
I will continue to push and grow confidence, because it is a constantly depleting resource, not a concrete thing you get and keep
Family and friends are proud of me
One day, I will be capable of competently handling transition
My words have meaning and are worth listening to
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One more week of summer. Even if I wasn't hyper aware of the dates, the school-based vaguely uncomfortable and stressful dreams would be a reminder. Limbo blows. I am trying to live in the NOW, though, and cram as much into my current free time as possible. Forcing myself to frantically relax is a challenging experiment. (Although possibly entertaining to watch, from a distance.
(The irony is at least partially found in the fact that six weeks ago, I was lost and purposeless and *almost* wishing for the purpose/fulfillment/debilitating business of school.)
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I spent ten hours over the last two days in a workshop, making moccasins. Apparently I have a new fascination (I am trying NOT to get into... well, trying NOT to acquire more STUFF for.) Seriously, though - they are pretty sweet.
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I kickstarted Shane Koyczan's latest project, and nailed signed copies of some of his work. So, to quote him (because he is amazaballs), I have decided to "Shut Up and Say Something."