Once more I was stressing over all the projects that are in
process. There are so many I feel I’ll never get any of them done … and
sometimes I let those worries spiral downward. I keep thinking how I have so
much to do … over-thinking instead of doing. I let myself get depressed over it
and end up not working on any of the projects.
Yesterday the writing muse was calling me. I have three
books in the works and I haven’t worked on any of them in a long time. But if I
work on the books, how will I find time to paint? And if I paint or write, how
can I get the outside garden/house projects finished? Oh, the dilemma.
It’s important to reel in those downward spirals and
remember my journey to live whole-heartedly. I realized: Instead of stressing
about all the unfinished projects, choose ONE to focus on at the moment! It
doesn’t mean I have to finish it in that one time-frame. Working on it will get
me closer to getting it done. That one step closer is an accomplishment! Those
single steps, one at a time, will eventually get me to the goal.
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| "The Hill" Pastel on BF Rives paper I'm debating whether to call this finished. |
I also must celebrate each of those little steps! Even if I
just paint a few leaves on a tree or add another cloud to the sky. Even if I
only write one paragraph. Even if I only take time to deadhead the petunias. Each
small step needs to be acknowledged and celebrated to fuel the fire to
continue.
And, I have to admit, it is easier to do more on a project
today when I look back at what I accomplished on it yesterday. Today looking at
that cloud I added to the painting gives me a new perspective. Re-reading the
paragraph I wrote yesterday may give me the next direction to take the writing.
A new day, fresh eyes, and I’m ready to dive in on today’s
chosen project.
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