I have noticed an interesting side effect of planning out my future and focusing on my goals. I’m losing interest in things that wont move me towards what I want. The upside to this is that my brain is automatically making decisions that are healthier for me but I have some concerns about how this might affect some friendships. Over the last few days I’ve found it difficult to keep up conversations on topics I have no interest, or lost interest in. I sat down today to watch TV while I ate my lunch and my brain started complaining ‘Isn’t there something a little more productive you could be doing?’ Even going out to the local bar has become less fun for me, I’d rather find a quieter place just to sit and talk.
I am also gaining a greater appreciation for silence. Maybe silence is the wrong word, it’s an appreciation for less talking. There’s nothing wrong with sitting in the car, listening to music and staring at the trees passing by. Not every moment has to be filled with small talk.
It is fun to watch myself instinctively say ‘yes’ to the things I want and ‘no’ to the stuff that will distract me.
Photo “Two Equestrian Riders” by mikebaird, available under a Creative Commons Attribution license. © 2008, mikebaird.
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This is the interesting result of moving forward, seeing all those things that no longer serve you in the rear view mirror.
It may be hard to let go, especially the people you have always surrounded yourself with. Some may stick around because they see you as a shining example of their own potential. The others you can thanks for having shared part of your journey.
But what lies ahead is the joy in the next moment. So many opportunities, now what to choose…..
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