This statement has been a part of my professional life since I entered the film business. In times when the uphill climb on the professional treadmill is wearing me down, I turn to my vision board, see this quote and remind myself that I am placing the obstacles in front of me - it is my fear talking, my gremlin rearing it's nasty head.
In this challenging economic environment it is important to keep your focus. An exercise that I do frequently is answering the following questions:
What would make me feel more alive?
- "Time to paint, create and volunteer more."
- "A balanced life - more time for my loved ones."
What would I like to create?
- "A traveling art show."
- "A peaceful, soothing abstract painting for my bedroom."
If I wasn't afraid:
- "I would paint and create more often instead of working on my business so much."
- "I would create a life of abundance."
- "I would take flying lessons."
These questions are powerful when answered honestly, because they create and clarify a direction and pathway from wherever you are to wherever you most want to be. It's not to create a new "to do" list, you'll find that you will naturally gravitate and make room for the things you want in your life.
"Don't ask what the world needs - ask what makes you come alive and go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Rev. Howard Thurman
What would your list look like?
