09-14-2016, 09:25 PM
I like what ArtLoader said really because the story he recounted, isn't really about inspiration or discipline or momentum or motivation, but at its core I believe it is about being completely open and present in the moment and going with where it takes you.
I think you perhaps have started to overthink on some things and you are substituting your thoughts on what you "should" be doing with being Present and engaged with whatever you are doing when you are doing it.
The plans, the goals, the fears, the dreams, the joy, the pain, the thoughts...all that stuff doesn't matter a damn really, if you are engaging with them out of fear or pressure or something else that is something other than full engagement at the time you are doing it.
Whatever you do, try and do it with full presence. If that means you are focusing on the art more, for a while, then do it with everything you have. If you want to write for a bit, do it with everything that you have. If you are doing dishes, do it with everything you have. If you approach things in this way, regardless of whether they were exactly to plan or not, then you will be aligning your inner being with your outer reality in a more natural and powerful way.
It's trendy to call this "the zone" these days, but actually it has been called being absolutely present in the moment for many thousands of years prior to this.
Perhaps you need to think less...and whenever you do anything make sure you do it with full presence, no matter how short a time it is for! :)
I think you perhaps have started to overthink on some things and you are substituting your thoughts on what you "should" be doing with being Present and engaged with whatever you are doing when you are doing it.
The plans, the goals, the fears, the dreams, the joy, the pain, the thoughts...all that stuff doesn't matter a damn really, if you are engaging with them out of fear or pressure or something else that is something other than full engagement at the time you are doing it.
Whatever you do, try and do it with full presence. If that means you are focusing on the art more, for a while, then do it with everything you have. If you want to write for a bit, do it with everything that you have. If you are doing dishes, do it with everything you have. If you approach things in this way, regardless of whether they were exactly to plan or not, then you will be aligning your inner being with your outer reality in a more natural and powerful way.
It's trendy to call this "the zone" these days, but actually it has been called being absolutely present in the moment for many thousands of years prior to this.
Perhaps you need to think less...and whenever you do anything make sure you do it with full presence, no matter how short a time it is for! :)