I just adore that serendipitous moment. also - love is blind!!! I randomly drafted a post this week where i was talking about TV shows (which I never do) and wrote about it. so there's some more serendipity and I don't know why.....
Nope, no way, I couldn't do it! Actually, I can. 'I just don't wanna!' my child self pouts. Yet I know I consume so much information and see it as a beneficial pursuit, i.e., what I read will matter to a client, I'll find inspiration, I really need another eggplant recipe, etc. When deep down, I know it's often a form of infotainment I want to label as purposeful. There is nothing wrong with entertainment and simple joy in balance, but in honest reflection after reading your journey, I faced that reading just one more article, one more book chapter, another research paper, et al. is about procrastinating at the moment. I am doing a disservice to my intentions and losing track of the best bites of knowledge I've encountered, and I'm not experimenting with it and implementing it in my life. If I want all this information to become personal knowledge and, eventually, WISDOM, I must act on it, not just consume it. It's time to try a reading diet and pragmatically use what I've been learning.
I can relate!!! My child self threw a few tantrums and I ended up looking much like the pup in the photo.
What an honest realization that the act of reading "one more.." is a form of procrastination—I feel that for myself as well. Wanting to label it as productive when it's actually counterproductive. In fact, "one more" of anything is often a slippery slope, isn't it?
My favourite line from your comment above is "I am doing a disservice to my intentions and losing track of the best bites of knowledge I've encountered, and I'm not experimenting with it and implementing it in my life." Wow!! It's interesting how it can feel so necessary to indulge in more information, yet when reflecting it's actually not doing any service to us at all.
Let me know if you choose to take part in a reading diet and how it goes for you! I'm always rooting for you, Ian!
I just read your piece and I can definitely see myself in your experience!! Thank you for sharing, Abra. I'd love to hear your promises if you're open to sharing them here! It's been a nice way to keep the movement going in a more manageable way.
What a beautiful self-experiment and exploration, Kaitlyn! I love that you mentioned synchronicities - they really do seem to be everywhere when we're not drowning them out or dimming our senses.
The world of words!! Welcome back! 💖 this was so fascinating and thought provoking. I love that you’ve shared your experience and experienced such magic. Love you Kaitlyn 🥹🥹🫧✨
Yesss the world of words 😭❤️ my favourite world to be in. Thank you for reading and sharing the magic ✨ love youuuuu. Also, you were in my dream last night 🤭😂 there's been a lot of guest appearances in that world since this experience 💭
A friend gave me a copy of The Artists Way. I haven’t even opened it yet. Sounds like working through it with a group has been a healthy experience. Would you recommend that as a way of engaging with it?
I would recommend working through it with a group! I only say this because I've tried to do it on my own once before and only made it to week 2 🫠 I think having those regular reminders to keep me on track are really helpful. Also, the first time I tried, I tried to do it "perfectly" and that set me up for failure from the beginning. This time around I'm much less militant on myself and I'm doing it the best I can while still participating in reality.
I just adore that serendipitous moment. also - love is blind!!! I randomly drafted a post this week where i was talking about TV shows (which I never do) and wrote about it. so there's some more serendipity and I don't know why.....
No way, Kristen!!! Serendipity for sure! Is it published? I'll have to take a look.
Nope it is sitting in my drafts at the moment! Probably next week.
I'll be keeping an eye out 😍
Nope, no way, I couldn't do it! Actually, I can. 'I just don't wanna!' my child self pouts. Yet I know I consume so much information and see it as a beneficial pursuit, i.e., what I read will matter to a client, I'll find inspiration, I really need another eggplant recipe, etc. When deep down, I know it's often a form of infotainment I want to label as purposeful. There is nothing wrong with entertainment and simple joy in balance, but in honest reflection after reading your journey, I faced that reading just one more article, one more book chapter, another research paper, et al. is about procrastinating at the moment. I am doing a disservice to my intentions and losing track of the best bites of knowledge I've encountered, and I'm not experimenting with it and implementing it in my life. If I want all this information to become personal knowledge and, eventually, WISDOM, I must act on it, not just consume it. It's time to try a reading diet and pragmatically use what I've been learning.
I can relate!!! My child self threw a few tantrums and I ended up looking much like the pup in the photo.
What an honest realization that the act of reading "one more.." is a form of procrastination—I feel that for myself as well. Wanting to label it as productive when it's actually counterproductive. In fact, "one more" of anything is often a slippery slope, isn't it?
My favourite line from your comment above is "I am doing a disservice to my intentions and losing track of the best bites of knowledge I've encountered, and I'm not experimenting with it and implementing it in my life." Wow!! It's interesting how it can feel so necessary to indulge in more information, yet when reflecting it's actually not doing any service to us at all.
Let me know if you choose to take part in a reading diet and how it goes for you! I'm always rooting for you, Ian!
Thanks for sharing this. Yes, my recent experience was very similar to what you describe. I wrote about it here: https://thebooktender.substack.com/p/how-i-almost-survived-a-week-of-reading. I love your promises to yourself— I’m going to follow your lead and adopt something similar.
I just read your piece and I can definitely see myself in your experience!! Thank you for sharing, Abra. I'd love to hear your promises if you're open to sharing them here! It's been a nice way to keep the movement going in a more manageable way.
What a beautiful self-experiment and exploration, Kaitlyn! I love that you mentioned synchronicities - they really do seem to be everywhere when we're not drowning them out or dimming our senses.
It's so true, Dana! I just wonder how many I have missed in the past. So blessed to be in a clear space where they can come through more often ✨
The world of words!! Welcome back! 💖 this was so fascinating and thought provoking. I love that you’ve shared your experience and experienced such magic. Love you Kaitlyn 🥹🥹🫧✨
Yesss the world of words 😭❤️ my favourite world to be in. Thank you for reading and sharing the magic ✨ love youuuuu. Also, you were in my dream last night 🤭😂 there's been a lot of guest appearances in that world since this experience 💭
OMGGGG! Now I need to know what went down in dreamland 🤣
😂😂😂😂 you and your sister were fighting and I got all the tea 🫖😆 it was so random 🤭
Hahahahahha love that!!!!!!! 🤣🫧✨
A friend gave me a copy of The Artists Way. I haven’t even opened it yet. Sounds like working through it with a group has been a healthy experience. Would you recommend that as a way of engaging with it?
I would recommend working through it with a group! I only say this because I've tried to do it on my own once before and only made it to week 2 🫠 I think having those regular reminders to keep me on track are really helpful. Also, the first time I tried, I tried to do it "perfectly" and that set me up for failure from the beginning. This time around I'm much less militant on myself and I'm doing it the best I can while still participating in reality.