When I need clarity, especially in critical moments, I journal a lot. I’m likely to discover new things about myself and uncover things that were obscure. This declutters my head and benefits my ideas.
It’s Sunday late night. I’m supposed to be sleep, but I can’t. I’m searching for clarity and I got a hunch that in this moment I’ll discover some inner work that I need to do, especially because I want my ideas about GoneGirlGo to continue to blossom.
There might be some discovery in my moment of clarity that perhaps you can apply too.
Discovery #1:
Releasing the fear about an idea that has been in my head for a while creates a channel in which everything I need comes to me right when I need it. There isn’t a striving for it. I actually experience the natural progression of the idea blooming. Basically, things fall into place rather than fall apart. And if some things don’t fall into place, oh well. They weren’t supposed to.
Discovery #2:
How can I ever stop learning, growing, changing? I can’t imagine a life in which I stay the same. (Well, okay. I did stop physically growing at the age of 11, but I’m not talking about height.) I won’t ever become set in my ways. I won’t ever be unwilling to learn something new or to challenge myself to grow, even if I live to be 92.
Discovery #3:
After a while, my sob story became boring. I realized that no one cared to listen to it but me. And when I kept repeating it, I kept losing. The more I pitied myself, the more that story dictated my movement or lack thereof. Pity parties are debilitating. I had to stop that nonsense so that I could continue to run my race and make my idea blossom.
Discovery #4:
That unrelenting small voice, which was the source of my inspiration to relaunch GoneGirlGo, continues to reverberate in my mind. As it became louder, it became hard to ignore. What that small, but loud voice said to me gave me the power to continue my race, despite the embarrassment and guilt I felt about stopping in the first place. I’m learning not to ever ignore the small, but loud voice that gives me life and inspires my ideas.
With the chaos and busyness that we encounter in our lives frequently, I can’t stress enough how important it is to capture moments of clarity. And here’s why:
Pause for a moment and click here to download a journal exercise. After you complete it, let me know what you discovered and perhaps how you plan to apply it. Leave your comments below or on the GoneGirlGo Facebook page. For a private exchange, email me at zoe@gonegirlgo.
Looks like we got some work to do. I’ll talk to y’all later.
Zoe🌺
I started journaling about a month ago after a woman at work blessed me with a journal with my favorite scripture, Jeremiah 29:11 illustrated on the cover. Journaling has helped me In so many ways: 1. It clears my head (declutters like Zoe mentioned) 2. Takes my ideas from my head to the paper 3. Gives me a visual of my vision 4. Lets me reflect and track my growth 5. A way for me to form my prayers.
Speaking of clarity, read The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14). After reading this, I made up my mind that I will no longer sit on my talents or ideas and do nothing with them. God wants better for me and for you.
Yes Tamaroa! It’s so important to stay in touch with ourselves and track our progress. I also liked the idea of focused journaling because it forces us to stay with a thought, an idea, a feeling rather than writing scattered thoughts. The intent of GoneGirlGo is to do exactly what you experienced – to feel so compelled to move on your ideas so that you develop a bias toward action. I’m glad you shared your perspective and it sounds like you’ve got your perspective back. That makes me smile. Keep us posted on your progress! 🌺
Hello Kindred Spirit Zoe and Friends,
On this journey to be my best self I sometimes feel as though I’m talking into the wind, but that doesn’t stop me from having the conversation, even if it is just with myself. As a dreamer, I know the struggle and rewards of striving. While I am comfortable in my own skin and competencies I’m often amazed at what I accomplish, especially the new stuff. Fortunately, I’ve found my purpose and my niche, now I need to find more members of my tribe. As a life-long learner, I look forward to learning and sharing more. I look forward to the continuing conversation.
Girl, I say let’s continue to amaze ourselves with all we’re able to accomplish, even what would be considered the small, insignificant things. Thanks for sharing your perspective and yes, a life long learner tribe sounds like a good idea. 🌺
I have a couple friends that journal, so I attempted doing it for a short while. I know they said it’s therapeutic but when I did it I felt like it relived the pain, sorrow, angry for that day, week, etc. over& over again…
Trina – I completely understand how journaling can make you relive the pain. My point in this post is writing to get clarity. Look at it like this. There are different reasons to journal. Sometimes I journal prayers. Other times I journal my experiences for the day…something that is heavy on my mind. In my clarity moments of journaling, I’m searching for answers, capturing lessons learned, and yes maybe clarifying my emotions, which can be difficult. To explore how I’m processing my ideas, I journal. Maybe I should have been a little more clear in this post, but I’m glad you brought it up. I needed to capture this moment of clarity. Thanks girl – Zoe 🌺