Clearly I need clarity
Every year I use a word to increase my focus. I can’t admit that I actually choose this word, because it always chooses me. When I woke up from a dream recently with the word clarity in mind, I realized that my psyche needed something. Transparency had moved itself up to the top of my braincells and wanted me to know where to start my journey.
Clouded thinking
Juggling too many projects had increased new actions and decreased the time I had to spend on the ongoing ones. My mind was fogging up and clouds were hiding some useful stuff. A clear state of mind is remarkably enjoyable. It actually delights you to know that each next step is right there already and the path is sunny and clear. I had experienced this wonderful feeling before and wanted it back. Time to check with the weather forecaster.
Lose distractions
I knew first that dialing down distractions like social and minimally entertaining media would create a sunrise. The new day did not have to process everything that it had been exposed to and I didn’t need to react to the attention-seekers crossing my field of vision. I returned to starting the day with a quick survey of thoughts so that I could see what was turning up on a daily basis. Mono-tasking is always hard but pays off so quickly that I wonder why it slips away. I need to be curious about that. Getting quiet has always been my go-to and works well because it suits me.
Experimenting
I don’t know what I don’t know. Throwing in some random experiments might produce something new. I don’t usually follow this path but it is super attractive to me this year and I am going for it. Now, if something gets my attention, I am intrigued. If my mind is calling out to notice it, I will trust my braincells. I am on the lookout for new and different. Mad scientists have to start somewhere.
Clear some clutter
It is satisfying to give up sometimes. I have given up clothes I will never wear, furniture I never liked, food I don’t want to eat and people who do not bring me satisfaction. Holding on to disappointments is a huge joy killer for me and I work on that constantly. But if I actually take my body where it needs to go and do some stuff, it always pays off. Always. I may never want to start, but once started I never want to end. The simplicity of clarity will be my rallying cry this year. Watch out, it could be yours.
Can you do something just for you? Pursue more of you through a word this year; what captures your attention? Can you move your butt where your brain wants to lead?
