Not Taking Action
This blog is about my journey and as such will include stories about both my success and my failure.
Today, I am writing about something that I consider to be a failure.
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine challenged me and I did not know how to deal with the challenge.
The challenge was “What Action am I taking towards my desired goal?”
I did not have an adequate answer to that challenge.
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It is not that I am incapable of taking action.
There have been many successes in my life. I can go through and make a list of the things that I have been successful at.
And yet, somehow, there is something that is blocking me from taking action here and now.
“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.”
― Joseph Campbell
As things progressed even further, I got to the point where I even stopped doing my regular affirmations — saying them to myself in the mirror and writing them out on paper.
I dropped into a state of being paralyzed.
I just totally froze.
That lasted for a few days.
But, thankfully, it has come to an end.
I have since restarted working with and focusing in on my new affirmation. That is another story.
For now, it is enough to share that I too struggle with the very things I am sharing.
I am not there yet, I am just not where I used to be.
Thank you for joining me on this journey.
Your words of encouragement are always appreciated in the comments below.
all the best,
Derrall
Hi Derrall, I am enjoying reading some of your postings. When I face these situations, I try to remind myself that it is as much about the journey as the goal. I feel better if I can think of something I learned from the setback, and then I can see it as a success rather than a failure.
thank you Steve M for your encouraging words!
everything happens for a reason — so look for the learning!
appreciate the reminder,
all the best,