Dictionary: Procrastination⎜prə, krastə ‘ nāSHən, prō-⎜noun
The action of delaying or postponing something: your first tip is to avoid procrastination.
As we come screeching to the closing moments and ending to our 2015 calendar year, the starting gun is fired and the new race begins as we mark our first steps for the next year—and the events, challenges and sometimes chaotic changes that somehow befall us by chance or fate. You decide. At some level we are co-creating these experiences. When we choose to participate at an even greater level of awareness we step into our lives with the power and trust that we effect our destiny and our future. We are Beings of Potential in waiting. We know that with pure intention we can change the bell curve—and can alter our life from average—to—extraordinary. So, what stops us from creating our extraordinary future with awareness?
I would argue that all Beings in human form experience fear. However—leaders and successful people—choose to walk through those fears (whatever they may be) anyway making it look “easy.” But what about the rest of us? Intelligent, focused, and self-directed, we all procrastinate usually at one time or another. True?
Last week, in a lengthy conversation with a friend, we chatted about procrastination. He said, we all do it. Even people who are well motivated and so-called ‘self-starters.’ We all have times that we are productive—and then less so. Why? Why do we all seem to procrastinate? It may be a project we have desired for years. It may be moving ahead in a new relationship or ending one that does not serve us any longer. It may be something that we have always wanted to do: write a book—or start a blog? Publish a poem. Painting our feelings. Buy our first car. Take a cooking class. Start an exercise routine. Learn to dance. Or, simply honor our authentic “us” to be the best version of ourselves we can possibly be without fear of judgment when we choose to follow our passion from someone in our close circle. Our family? Or friends?
I began to think about our words on the phone long after the conversation was over. I remember in school; I was one of those last minute dead-line students most of the time. Not because I wanted it to drag that unfinished assignment out forever . . . why?
And, then I answered my own question. It was fear. Fear of judgment. Fear of not getting a good grade. Fear of not being “good enough.” Fear of disappointing my parents. There were so many unsaid and made up things in my mind. Is this what the pervading persistence of our procrastinational phears (fears) produce? In the end, it was the fear of not completing the task which over came the fear of the final outcome. One fear was just bigger than the other and the assignment was turned in. That was then—and this is now. It is not the class assignment, but our life and our future. What do we want to create? The slate is blank; anything we can imagine can be ours. Our vision is there alive within and without—do we nourish the dream?
So as the starting blocks are set and the white chalk lines mark the track lanes, I ask can we walk through our fears with trust and confidence that we are enough? That perhaps ‘the fear’ was placed there, as a test to ourselves? Is it there for us to challenge the very thing that scares us the most with ironically love of the Universe as our greatest and biggest ally and support however hidden it may appear? I must confess, when your in the middle of the storm, it never seems that way.
It looks different for us all. But, I challenge you to meet your biggest fear head on. Step into “the new you.” Be proud of who you are. Meet the challenge with love knowing that you are supported on every level. Gather your tribe that loves you no matter what unconditionally. Could it be a soul family—rather than biological one? Is that a healthy change for you? A sister from another mother who happens to be your biggest cheer leader? Or that new friend form work that “gets you.” If you don’t have that—make that declaration now. As the race into 2016 begins—know that there is really no race and no destination. It is the journey we call life. Always changing, always challenging and always carrying us to the next level. It is as fulfilling and amazing as we choose to make it. Pick up your kaleidoscope and twist the end of the rotating tube and create a new reflection for yourself. What is your heart’s desire? It will not look the same for you as for your sister, brother, parents or best friends. Have the courage to just “be you.”
Set your intention. Write your vision and goals on a sheet of paper. Put it in an envelope and put it away in a drawer. Be aware that things may not show up how you “had planned.” Watch for the synchronicity. Trust and have faith. Take steps to move toward your new goals and visions. And then have the courage to make the leap when the opportunity arrives at your door. Lastly, I include a favorite mantra. Print it out—put it on your mirror and say it at least once a day. This is co-creating at its best!
I wish you all a joyous—peace-filled and co-creative 2016 as you step into your true magnificence and leave the old fearful ways of procrastination behind in 2015.
“Inspired Wellness from Within”
Cathy Silver, HC, AADP
Look into the mirror. Look in your eyes, and say the words:
“I AM that I AM. I deserve to be here, loved by God. I am magnificent.”
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