When You Step Off the Clock
So, what's the rush?
Is time really an illusion - or is it the way we think about time that creates the pressure we feel?
The Block, Melbourne CBD clock chimes daily at 12pm
Week 5 into my 'no plan, plan' journey and time has been running through my mind, all day, every other day with minutes and seconds in between and I'm unsure why. Do I want to think about time as much as I do - probably not. Is it a habit? Quite possibly, yes. The notion of having to keep to time, schedule things in, being on the go, thinking I must be somewhere (urgently), do this, action that, in one word - exhausting. An identity I've created, attached a story and now working hard to unravel.
Art of watching parking limit, Preston City
I appreciate for the next wee while (life by design) my day doesn't consist of the daily commute to work as I find myself venturing into the sights and scenes of Melbourne instead. At first a little disorientating as I weirdly missed the feeling of pacing with strangers, standing in coffee lines before the quick dash to my desktop.
I'm slowly realising that my schedule is on my terms and I have the power to structure my day versus a prescribed one. It seems obvious but the penny of my new reality is (believe or not) dropping every day, making sense of it as I grasp the opportunity to harness and test the theory of - if nothing is in my way, what would that look like? Shoot for the stars type scenario.
Time ticks on at Melbourne Central Train Station
A sense of confidence, renewed enthusiasm, let's call it momentum building. But there is also a bit of fear that hovers of what if things don't work, go as planned, what will be the pivot point for me be? I'll reflect more on why this is popping up for me, as only time will tell.
Offering 3 key observations from this week
If the mind wonders let it - imagination is creative fun. Dismiss (or park) any unhelpful thoughts for the time being.
Trusted friends are a great sounding board and if someone is trying to call you for advice, bounce ideas or just talk - answer the dang phone!
As my late father used to say - "Have patience Zeena". The best advice but the most challenging for me, to this day.
Pug life - contemplating time it'll take to select hot pot ingredients, Preston City.
So, as my Pug mate (above) with his cool gold chain and solid kicks (sneakers) above contemplates the time he's taking to select the hot pot ingredients available. I'll quietly pull up on the seat next to him to either master the same facial expressions or just chuck a bunch of things into the middle and see what goes kaboom!
I mean what's the worst thing that could happen right?
Until next time.
Speak soon.
Zee
Move with Change | Move with Confidence
