Monday, July 20, 2009
Can't write, too busy dealing with my writers block
Resistance: What do you mean write? You can't write, you don't have any ideas.
Me: I guess that' s true but shouldn't I at least try?
Resistance: Why try? You don't have anything to write about, you would just be wasting your time! Why not do something more productive like read TV show summaries on Wikipedia?
Me: While that does sound appealing I really enjoy working on my blog. It is all about the process for me and I should probably just sit down and write something.
Resistance: That is ridiculous and foolish, there is no point in writing anything unless it is perfect the first time.
Me: That is not what my good friend and coach Tara Rodden Robinson says on her blog. She says that I should meet inspiration halfway by either stimulating my creativity or just writing something.
Resistance: Oh no! not Tara! You have bested my with your use of the best performance coach around. But I will be back the next time you pick up your camera!
Monday, November 10, 2008
I expect nothing
I am doing the centering exercise in Coaching the Artist Within again and now i am focusing on the second breath.
(I expect) (Nothing)
What does this mean exactly? Expect nothing. I have read Zen kōan's about emptying one's cup and walking into a situation without expectations but how does one do this? Aren't we always going to develop preconceived notions about a situation? I will have to think about this further.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Dualities
Remember, all states are available to you. There is more of a benefit to balance then falling on one pole.
For example:
Quiet and loud - Both are neccessary at different times.
Busy work or projects - There is a time for both.
Reflect or Create - Both are useful depending on the situation.
What do I need today?
I do what is neccessary and best.
I don't ask, do I want to work on busy work or projects?
I ask, What kind of work am I going to do today?
Don't overload on one pole, make a choice.