A dear friend recently told me to, “control the controllables.” Isn’t that awesome? It gives so much agency to do what I can but also recognize that there are systems so much bigger than me, that only I can do what I can do. So what can I do to work on what I want? And what do I want?
I don’t believe in manifestation, but I do savor the phrase, “if it’s meant to be, it’s up to me.”
I can’t know what’s meant to be, but I can work hard. I have been very intentional on my schedule lately, setting myself up for success. Going to bed EARLY so I can wake up even EARLIER and shine in the morning. I feel my best self when I’m running shortly after the sun rises. Even today, my 11+ mile run was with the moon for a companion!
I also love how “if it’s meant to be, it’s up to me” turns a conditional phrase into present tense. I have been looking to the future lately for big dreams, but at the same time, I have rested in the present. Namely, post-workout meditation has calmed the chaos. I AM AT PEACE with my place(s) in the universe and that’s because…
I want to do good work with good people.
A key life goal of mine is using my creative, collaborative, analytical skills for people and organizations I love. Period. This funds and fuels a life well lived, if you ask me. So if that means making proactive changes, like saying “no” to various roles that don’t thrill-challenge-complement me, I will.
But I will say YES to collaborations with people who have intersecting points of view and goals. We don’t have to share 100% of the same direction, but independence and shared diligence are mandatory. I am thrilled to be enhancing my environment with collaborative, creative folks. Good work looks like Marissa and I working on the branding for her single. It also looks like weekly share-screened Zumba with my friend Sam. Or Krista challenging me to a starter sourdough.
And for the people who don’t understand what I want? These are my choices.
This is my voice, this is my choice. I have the FREEDOM to become who I want to be, and my future looks like doing a lot of things. I am not ashamed of that. I am a multi-passionate, creative, collaborative, constantly curious, individual. Hello, world.
I am going to keep working hard and put the time and resources into my book, my body, my brain. What about you? What do you want? Ask yourself that. And leave a comment.