Ok, so I have come to realize that it must be as hard for the people asked to give feedback as it is for the person requesting it. I haven’t received any more feedback since yesterday and All is Quiet on THIS western front…no emails, texting, nothing. “Maybe the request will just go away if I hunker down and not answer because its too hard to answer.”
How did I deal with the feedback I did receive from Lyn? Let’s review: In a nutshell, I can get distracted with too many projects which diffuses my ability to really shine and show my genius. She and I have been working through this for months now and I have learned that creativity is an asset, but too much creativity or projects distracts me from my Life Purpose. Creating balance between this strength and weakness has been tough, but I have learned how to manage my time more effectively. I proactively plan out my week with time scheduled in for crazy project making. Instead of working around my whims, fitting this in here or there, with nothing getting completed, I give myself permission to take the time (once certain time sensitive work stuff is done) to sew, paint, create fun filled dinners because that is what grounds me.
Starting over in your life at age 40 is kind of like learning how to ride a bike without training wheels. There are times when balance comes easily and it is a smooth ride. Yet, there are times…you hit a rock and fall in a ditch. When that happens, the only thing to do is shake it off and get back on.
We all get fail or get knocked down, learning how to get back on our feet to keep learning and growing is essential! So, shake it off, dance a bit and keep going!