Today I am just enough
Yesterday afternoon, I spent a little too much time reading blog posts that were mostly about “reaching toward the better version of me”.
Since I’m in a bit of a transition mode, working on building a consulting business, I’ve been reading a lot of books, articles and blog posts about all of the things I should be doing, could be doing, MUST be doing and would be a fool if I’m NOT doing in order to grow a business, be creative, market myself, blah, blah, blah.
At some point, I reached the breaking point. Enough, I thought. ENOUGH. I am exhausting myself with all of the gaps in my understanding and the weakness in my efforts. I am reading about everyone else’s ideas of how to reach my goals, and suddenly I don’t know for sure what my goals ARE anymore. I am comparing myself to way too many people’s ideas of successful living, and I am almost always coming up lacking.
I turned off the computer, walked away, and went for a nap. It was the best thing I could have done.
Sometimes you just have to stop all the efforts toward self-improvement, and just realize that you are enough. Sometimes contentment is less about “being who you were meant to be” or “reaching for the stars” and more about “being who you are and accepting that as enough”.
And that’s why I’m going to stop this post with this paragraph, because it is enough. I could try to be wise and witty and say things that inspire you, but that’s not where I’m at today. Today I’m busy playing, resting, eating, and just letting enough be enough.
Hi, I'm Heather Plett. I'm excited that you've stopped by to learn more about how we can make the world a better place through the sharing of our gifts and creativity. I've been thinking about these topics for a lot of years now. Through my work in creative communication, workshop facilitation, fundraising, leadership training, and freelance writing, I've gathered a lot of wisdom and stories from my own experiences and the experiences of the people I've been blessed with knowing.
Amen!
Peace & Love.
It’s in the air, lovely, it’s in the air. I had to back off, too. Concentrate on being your wonderful self, just as you are. *hugs*
Transitions and information overload seems to be an epidemic. Mel said almost the same thing the other day.
You don’t have to be anymore than you are right now – I think you are wonderful – smart, compassionate, industrious, creative, loving and an all around very cool chick!
i hear you!
wow. I know what you mean. There’s so much good stuff out there — including your own blog/website
— it’s almost too much to take in. Not a bad idea to step away once in awhile and just soak in the wonder that is you.
Hi Heather. I came over from today’s Wiry Frankle. I know exactly how you feel. I’ve struck out on my own as a writer and want to also start speaking. I, too, have read all the advice, and what I should be doing, and now I’m back to figure out: What do I really want? What do I want to do? It’s always nice to know your not the only person in the boat.