My mentor told me that having a bunch of unfinished projects is like a bad remodel.
That is, you tear up your kitchen but only paint one wall, in the bathroom - you tile half the floor and the bedroom isn't quite finished. In other words, your house is torn apart and you don't have a comfortable place to live.
While you may be comfortable living with discomfort and procrastination, your creative energy - which includes your financial energy - is not happy in these circumstances.
Completing projects in some fashion - even if it means taking that sewing project and pattern to the Goodwill once and for all - keeps your energy clear for new creative ideas.
Sorting through the paperwork and filing gives you the clarity to move to the next indicated step in your life.
It takes focus and a willingness to do one tiny step at time: but completing that project can be done.
My next step is to release this Blog and my Aunt Dot Organizing idea which I had in Capitola - and focus on my Write Inside business.
You can keep up with me at www.writeinside.com.
Blessings to you for an organized, creative and joyful life!
Monday, July 4, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tsunami Mommi
On March 10 I woke to a 7am phone call from a friend telling me about the impending tsunami.
I got up immediately, determined to face the tidal wave fully caffeinated in a comfy outfit and sturdy shoes. As I looked around my cabin, wondering what to take in the event of an evacuation - either that morning - or in the frightening future, I realized I stopped breathing. And when that happens, I stop.
I sat in my chair, closed my eyes and connected to that calm place inside. I knew I was going to be safe, that I didn't need to change out of my jammies and that having accurate information so I could call two friends was the order of the day.
After three hours and copious amounts of Earl Grey, I heard this snippet of insight on one of the broadcasts:
the force of a tsunami is powerful, focused and intense energy.
Ah. Fear. I was focused on the wrong thing.
I decided to take my internal tsunami and focus it on one of my creative projects with intention, not action and VOILA!
Miraculous, energetic movement towards the next logical step.
What are you focused on today?
I got up immediately, determined to face the tidal wave fully caffeinated in a comfy outfit and sturdy shoes. As I looked around my cabin, wondering what to take in the event of an evacuation - either that morning - or in the frightening future, I realized I stopped breathing. And when that happens, I stop.
I sat in my chair, closed my eyes and connected to that calm place inside. I knew I was going to be safe, that I didn't need to change out of my jammies and that having accurate information so I could call two friends was the order of the day.
After three hours and copious amounts of Earl Grey, I heard this snippet of insight on one of the broadcasts:
the force of a tsunami is powerful, focused and intense energy.
Ah. Fear. I was focused on the wrong thing.
I decided to take my internal tsunami and focus it on one of my creative projects with intention, not action and VOILA!
Miraculous, energetic movement towards the next logical step.
What are you focused on today?
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Car Care
Suze Orman admitted to this annoying habit:
When she sees an exceptionally messy car, she hangs around and waits for the owner to show up. Then she asks them if they have credit card debt. The answer is usually yes.
On the magical chance that if I clean my car, my debt will vanish along with my 1992 Thomas Guide (Kidding! I'd never give up my Thomas Guide) I decided to see what I've been lugging in the trunk...
Laundry products, laundry to be washed, an overnight bag in case I accidently revert to my wandering weekend ways, a groovy yellow waterproof bag with a warm jacket, big sweater and plastic bottles to fill at Questa Coop...
in the backseat...
magazines, writing journal, magnifying glass to read the Thomas Guide, hiking shoes, cosmetic bag, scarves, gloves, baseball cap...
Turns out that while I'm not willing to surrender my car STUFF, I am willing to neaten things up.
Cute containers, bins and bags and boxes car keep things cute and tidy. It makes life easier when you decide to take a spontaneous hike on a cold day and it keeps nosy Suze's (and debt) far away.
Please take the poll in the sidebar and leave a comment about what you carry in your car....
When she sees an exceptionally messy car, she hangs around and waits for the owner to show up. Then she asks them if they have credit card debt. The answer is usually yes.
On the magical chance that if I clean my car, my debt will vanish along with my 1992 Thomas Guide (Kidding! I'd never give up my Thomas Guide) I decided to see what I've been lugging in the trunk...
Laundry products, laundry to be washed, an overnight bag in case I accidently revert to my wandering weekend ways, a groovy yellow waterproof bag with a warm jacket, big sweater and plastic bottles to fill at Questa Coop...
in the backseat...
magazines, writing journal, magnifying glass to read the Thomas Guide, hiking shoes, cosmetic bag, scarves, gloves, baseball cap...
Turns out that while I'm not willing to surrender my car STUFF, I am willing to neaten things up.
Cute containers, bins and bags and boxes car keep things cute and tidy. It makes life easier when you decide to take a spontaneous hike on a cold day and it keeps nosy Suze's (and debt) far away.
Please take the poll in the sidebar and leave a comment about what you carry in your car....
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