Control
Being able to let go of something, in part, comes from being able to let go of Control. It’s accepting that there are some things that you just can’t control, no matter how much you want or try to.
To me, the idea of not being in control of something, of my destiny, is absolutely terrifying.
If not now, then when? (Part 2)
I’ve learned to listen more, to slow down and honour what my body feels, for it is an act of self-care that is necessary for perspective. Interestingly, it can sometimes be overtaken by a feeling of lethargy that makes you ask if you are not doing enough. Sometimes that feeling is valid, but as the feeling persists, it sometimes makes me wonder if there isn’t another message being whispered, saying that something else is needed
What is FIRE?
For a long time, I had seen life as a game and I was Player One. All of my choices and actions would build experience in specific skill trees that “leveled” me up so that I could complete objectives and “quests,” ultimately unlocking new levels and better adventures. But, like in any game, player one always needs to remember:
What is the main storyline, or what is the primary quest of this life?