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Can I Do It? (Part 5)

Can I Do It? (Part 5)

Now we focus on the question: What is “it”?  What are the things in life that rise to the level of an “it” that we pursue?  Tucked into that answer is great insight into what “it” is in the first place and why it must rise to the level of pursuit. 

Humans are wired to compete.  When told that we can not do something, part of us wants to defy that reality (or mere opinion).  We want to show to others or “prove” to them that we are capable, that we DO have what it takes.  

Some of the greatest feats of human history have been done out of a sense of “I will show you.”  Someone was told they couldn’t so they did, almost simply to spite the idea they could not.  That may seem like playground “dare” mentality.

Can I Do It? (Part 3)

Can I Do It? (Part 3)

We have to face a breaking point.  That is the truth.  We have to face a huge abyss where there is nothing but nothing.  We stare at the darkness and call out but only a distant echo of our voice is heard.  Our dream will lead us to this.

The good news is that the dawning of every great idea or personal story had to come to this breaking point.  It has to come to a point of utter exhaustion, overwhelming doubt, and chronic confusion.  What do we do next?  How will this work?

These questions reverberate in the void.  At those breaking moments they come back completely unanswered.  We get and got nothing.  Our willingness to go for it and invest into a future reality has led us to no return and perhaps only a loss.

The Space Between (Part 5)

The Space Between (Part 5)

Ultimately the space between us can directly be related to death. Think of it. What would change if time were no longer a hinderance? What do we avoid because our time (and ensuing energy) is limited? Why is it limited?

All limitations ultimately hover around our impending death. Knowing that we are mere mortals and have a finish line sets everything else back. We are forced to prioritize our precious little time very carefully, often saying no to many good things.

We simply don’t have the time and energy to keep up certain relationships, even ones we really want to keep up. The demands of survival are fierce. Our time again is limited. Thus we are coerced into saying no to many things we enjoy.

Many times we say no to important things. Of course they are not urgent. They are relegated to the back-burner as nature’s demands increase. Time becomes are enemy, a stark reminder of our impending mortality and limited ability.