How do our well-intentioned beliefs hold us back in everyday life?
This year has been challenging, we all know that by now. It tested me even more because I don’t like being late, missing deadlines, saying I’ll do something and then not managing to do it as I “promised,” or postponing agreements.
To top it all off, one morning my computer decided not to wake up. I ended up without some recordings, and I couldn’t get to some documents. Then came the infamous self-isolation and “working from home” with a child.
So, I was forced, not by my own choice, to say: I can’t, I haven’t gotten to it yet, sorry I’m late, I don’t know when I’ll be able to. Knots in my throat!
Andddddd, guess what?! Nothing happened. People say: ok, I understand, of course, thanks for letting me know, it’ll happen when it happens, don’t worry, of course we can push the deadline.
A weight is lifted from my chest, but the lesson remains. It’s okay if you just can’t, with or without a broken computer.
That doesn’t mean you’re lazy, irresponsible, and unreliable.
Sometimes we just can’t, and it’s not going to work out!
Here I am, finishing up my personal plans, which were delayed by all the circumstances, but I’m overjoyed because they feel like the best ever, because I’ve also learned a few more things in the meantime, and because it’s all a process that’s going exactly as it should. I’ve let go of my beliefs, and I’m lighter, so much lighter.
