Possibilities

My best shot…!

by carmenlund on January 18, 2011

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you will land among the stars.”
Anomyous

I love this quote! If only I could shoot for the moon and then be glad to land wherever.

Instead, I often find it is hard to get a project completed and ready to go. Even a small project can seem overwhelming and takes me endless time.

The main reason I become overwhelmed is that I tend towards being a perfectionist. I know in my heart that perfectionism never works. But still, I try to get my work done perfectly. The result is lots of anxiety and delay!

Since perfection is unattainable, I am working on giving each project my best shot, letting go of the outcome, and shooting for the moon!

Who knows if I will reach my target? But, surely I will reach farther than I am now!

What about you . . .?
Do you have a project you need to get done but is not completed?
Do you know what holds you back?
Have you been delayed by perfectionism or any other reason?
What could you do differently in order to be ready to shoot?

If the worst thing that could happen is to land among the stars rather than reaching the moon, could that work for you?





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Miracles can happen. . .

by carmenlund on October 26, 2010

Everyday holds the possibility of a miracle.”
Elizabeth David

Be on the lookout for yours!  If you are moving too fast through the day, you run the risk of missing  a possible miracle.   Slow down.





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Winds of Change . . .

by carmenlund on October 20, 2010

Sometimes in the winds of change we find our true direction!
Author Unknown

Change is something I have had difficulty with in my life. I like the familiar. I can handle it. I know exactly what to expect. However, when change is on the horizon, I do not run to greet it.

I recently had an experience which made me aware that I don’t always know what might be best for me. There is lots “out there,” I can explore.

A sitiuation came up, I was uncomfortable with. I struggled with it but once I accepted my new situation, I was able to reach beyond my comfort zone to try something new. The result was wonderful and surprised me.

In this experience, I was reminded of a saying I am working to live by, “If you always do, what you always did, you will always get, what you always got.”

Is there change coming for you? Look beyond the familiar for the hidden surprises and possibilities it has to offer.





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