it's hard to experience passion when i'm pulled in numerous directions.
i might mistake the ache of excitement for just an ache of overload --
if i feel the ache at all.
throughout the past several years, i've been learning about setting boundaries.
this includes knowing my limits & respecting them,
while also pushing those that have growth potential.
this requires some interesting conditional formatting in my life's excel table.
IF stretching in this area leads to simplification & joy,
THEN seek stretching opportunities.
IF stretching in this area leads to burnout & misery,
THEN set a boundary to honor known limits.
so as i'm simplifying, i'm reviewing some of my established boundaries.
for example, i'm currently working full-time & going to school full-time.
i'm also involved in making films with bob, writing articles for publication, maintaining this blog & my comic blog, attending church, networking socially/professionally, & other activities.
my time can only be divided so many ways, though,
so i'm evaluating ways to better simplify my activities so i can create room for passion.
bob, on the other hand, simplifies by removing clutter.
he feels open to creativity when his stuff if physically organized & stored away.
it's interesting all the preparations we need to make to welcome flow.
perhaps a dose of preventative medicine would be helpful next time...
what are some ways you've simplified your life?
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