I think a paradox exists in most lines of creative work. The process (or presence in the work) is a reward unto itself, but setting ambitious goals and being goal-oriented and results driven often goes hand in hand with making an impact.
I think there is a difference with having a goal and working dilligently towards it and believing that your being okay is based on meeting the goal (attachment to results).
I’m struck by how many Substack Notes are just variations of “don’t give up.”
Giving up is caused by our mind’s attachment to a result.
If we are living in the present, participating in the flow of life, working without attachment to the result, encouragement is unnecessary.
When we are present, we do not know how today’s experience fits into the larger picture. So how would we determine failure and success?
Presence gives us so much more than encouragement!
I think a paradox exists in most lines of creative work. The process (or presence in the work) is a reward unto itself, but setting ambitious goals and being goal-oriented and results driven often goes hand in hand with making an impact.
I think there is a difference with having a goal and working dilligently towards it and believing that your being okay is based on meeting the goal (attachment to results).
I can agree with that 😀