I am a firm believer on the power of intentions. I intended for 2008 to be a very special year, and so far, I cannot complain. What I am wishing for 2009 is more and better than this year that just went by (and is about to end next week).
I am hoping that the next year brings me more health, a stronger body, a happier outlook, and better cooking skills (let's face it, I suck at cooking).
I am wishing for the new year to bring about the birth of my new company and that we hit the ground running, because I have many plans for all around me.
And for last, I am expecting that everybody I know, whether personally or through the different social networks I belong to on the internet, has the best year ever in 2009.
What are you wishing for?
Keep trying.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Elizabeth and Cal
"People who haven't experienced absolute loneliness for long stretches of time can never sympathize with it at all". Elizabeth Bishop, June 30th, 1948
A friend of mine recommended a book to read. This is a friend that I care for deeply and who's opinion I respect. The book is based on the correspondence between two poets of the 20th century. They were friends and wrote letters to each other for 30 years. The book, so far, is fascinating. Although, some times I feel like I am spying on some very personal information, and at other times I feel like i am getting a pick at the gossip of the literary figures of the time.
There is a reason why I mention this book in a blog about motivation and health. The quote at the beginning is something that stays on my head long after I read it. Loneliness has nothing to do with how many people you are surrounded by. And only people who are lonely for long periods of time understand this quote.
For those of us who struggle with our self esteem and out health, loneliness is a double edge sword. We crave the time when people are not scolding us about our weight and other personal issues. But if we create an invisible wall and stay within it, we feel lonely and misunderstood. So where should we draw the line? What should we do?
I don't have an answer yet, I guess somewhere in between. I need to be alone to create and to write. I want to be alone when I exercise because I don't want anyone to see my "flaws", but I wish I could share with the people around me some of the struggles of the daily life. And not feeling like I can share my feelings without being judged has created a wall, that I am not ready I want to bring down just yet. Where is the line drawn? As soon as I figure it out, I will let you know.
Keep trying.
A friend of mine recommended a book to read. This is a friend that I care for deeply and who's opinion I respect. The book is based on the correspondence between two poets of the 20th century. They were friends and wrote letters to each other for 30 years. The book, so far, is fascinating. Although, some times I feel like I am spying on some very personal information, and at other times I feel like i am getting a pick at the gossip of the literary figures of the time.
There is a reason why I mention this book in a blog about motivation and health. The quote at the beginning is something that stays on my head long after I read it. Loneliness has nothing to do with how many people you are surrounded by. And only people who are lonely for long periods of time understand this quote.
For those of us who struggle with our self esteem and out health, loneliness is a double edge sword. We crave the time when people are not scolding us about our weight and other personal issues. But if we create an invisible wall and stay within it, we feel lonely and misunderstood. So where should we draw the line? What should we do?
I don't have an answer yet, I guess somewhere in between. I need to be alone to create and to write. I want to be alone when I exercise because I don't want anyone to see my "flaws", but I wish I could share with the people around me some of the struggles of the daily life. And not feeling like I can share my feelings without being judged has created a wall, that I am not ready I want to bring down just yet. Where is the line drawn? As soon as I figure it out, I will let you know.
Keep trying.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Finished the list, now let's get to work
After what felt like a lifetime ( it was more like four days) I finished my list. Oddly enough, once I got to 85, goals just started pouring out. Even last night I was dreaming of new goals to put on the list. Interesting!
But now, the job is not done. You see, when you make a list of goals, you have to start working on ways to achieve them. You have to create an action list, transport it into your daily to do list and get cracking. What have I achieved today, at 9:44 AM?
I know there is laundry to be done, a house to clean, things to arrange, but to me, right now, the most important goal is to learn as much as possible. To build a business the way I want it, I have to start with a business plan that will serve more as a storyboard. This is what I want and how I want it to be. Then, I will have to make a list of the tasks that I have to do to make it so. And as I go building my storyboard, I am studying and analyzing the experts, to see what they did and how they did it. I am looking for ideas to bring to my project and make them part of my strategy. I AM READY!
I want a business where I can teach people what I am learning on my journey. Two months ago I said no more soda. I have not being perfect. I've had some soda and a couple of ice cream missteps, but I am still trying. And the one thing I discovered is that those things I felt I needed to sweeten my day (like the ice cream and the soda), I don't need them anymore.
Little things like that will make for an experience that will transform my life. Every little bit helps. I hope you never stop trying.
Keep trying.
But now, the job is not done. You see, when you make a list of goals, you have to start working on ways to achieve them. You have to create an action list, transport it into your daily to do list and get cracking. What have I achieved today, at 9:44 AM?
I know there is laundry to be done, a house to clean, things to arrange, but to me, right now, the most important goal is to learn as much as possible. To build a business the way I want it, I have to start with a business plan that will serve more as a storyboard. This is what I want and how I want it to be. Then, I will have to make a list of the tasks that I have to do to make it so. And as I go building my storyboard, I am studying and analyzing the experts, to see what they did and how they did it. I am looking for ideas to bring to my project and make them part of my strategy. I AM READY!
I want a business where I can teach people what I am learning on my journey. Two months ago I said no more soda. I have not being perfect. I've had some soda and a couple of ice cream missteps, but I am still trying. And the one thing I discovered is that those things I felt I needed to sweeten my day (like the ice cream and the soda), I don't need them anymore.
Little things like that will make for an experience that will transform my life. Every little bit helps. I hope you never stop trying.
Keep trying.
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