Day 3,917

Growth:

In the throws of some deep work today I had an interesting realization when combing a work related situation and the early stages of my twenties.

Not every meaningful thing grows faster when accelerated.

Mike Kreiling

Appreciation:

When we’re working on something we’re very passionate about he work is so much lighter. Rather than feeling like we’ll wear out we’re invigorated by it, the more we pour in the more we energy we receive to go deeper. The world around us slows while the task at hand quickly focuses all of our attention, we tunnel into the project itself, not being distracted by anything – only the task exists.

That sense of complete loss of the extraneous is so beautifully calming to behold.

Presence:

Getting in a run with Becky in the morning to work through the frustrations I was carrying on my shoulders. Going for a walk this evening with Becky and Gavin after dinner when I’d already put the frustrations to bed for the weekend. Similar exercises, completely different sensations while doing them. Beware the weight of stress and the taxes it exacts from the present.

Thanks!!!