“I’d really like to start Double Dutch, but I have a wooden leg!” (I stole that from “Gestalt Therapy Verbatim” by Fritz Perls, a Gestalt Therapist in the 70’s). He was speaking of people who set unrealistic goals then offer a justification when they fail to achieve that goal. He cited a patient who often spoke of wanting to run a marathon. Except he really did have a wooden leg!🤷🏽
Another view is to set our goals high, the sky’s the limit! In striving to meet those goals we still can achieve great things w/o reaching the ultimate goal?!
I like how “double Dutch” symbolizes team work and shared aspirations. Does “not being in charge” mean you’re okay being a foot soldier? 🙃 Yet you are the field General of 3mm and so much more!
Have you had a chance to watch any Double Dutch competitions? Before smartphones and social media consumed the world, DD was central to African-American life in some boroughs of NYC. The speed in competitions was jaw dropping to me! Some of the DD competitors, from their youth, have preserved the sport!
“A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.” ~Bruce Lee
Are any of us really (like really, really) in control of our lives? I ask with complete sincerity.
My current belief is that we can (and should!) show up as fully and present as possible to the days of our lives. We can (and should!) try our best to be aware of our values and live in harmony with them. And then… there is a great mystery, call it God, Allah, Buddha, Universe, Quantum… a higher power that presides over all.
Ha! Sometimes my thinking runs at double Dutch speed. 😂
Have you read Big Magic Jack? The book found me at just the right time several years ago and left a lasting impression.
This morning I finished a re-read of Kleon’s Steal Line an Artist. At the back, there is a bibliography. I started looking up each book to see if I might be interested in any of them… and then abandoned the exploration. I’ve decided instead to peruse the creativity section of books at the library. I absolutely love it when a book picks me!
I had not even heard of Big Magic before your mention. Hold on a sec while I jump to Amazon...
Ah. Alas, "A must read for anyone hoping to live a creative life... I dare you not to be inspired to be brave, to be free, and to be curious.” is a little too late for me, at this stage. I just want to be Deb's best husband. Well, the best husband I can be FOR Deb, because the competition is not tough with her 1st (gay) and 2nd (total putz) husbands. 😊
An inspiring post, Gail.
“I’d really like to start Double Dutch, but I have a wooden leg!” (I stole that from “Gestalt Therapy Verbatim” by Fritz Perls, a Gestalt Therapist in the 70’s). He was speaking of people who set unrealistic goals then offer a justification when they fail to achieve that goal. He cited a patient who often spoke of wanting to run a marathon. Except he really did have a wooden leg!🤷🏽
Another view is to set our goals high, the sky’s the limit! In striving to meet those goals we still can achieve great things w/o reaching the ultimate goal?!
I like how “double Dutch” symbolizes team work and shared aspirations. Does “not being in charge” mean you’re okay being a foot soldier? 🙃 Yet you are the field General of 3mm and so much more!
Have you had a chance to watch any Double Dutch competitions? Before smartphones and social media consumed the world, DD was central to African-American life in some boroughs of NYC. The speed in competitions was jaw dropping to me! Some of the DD competitors, from their youth, have preserved the sport!
Thanks for this train of thought!
“A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.” ~Bruce Lee
Are any of us really (like really, really) in control of our lives? I ask with complete sincerity.
My current belief is that we can (and should!) show up as fully and present as possible to the days of our lives. We can (and should!) try our best to be aware of our values and live in harmony with them. And then… there is a great mystery, call it God, Allah, Buddha, Universe, Quantum… a higher power that presides over all.
Ha! Sometimes my thinking runs at double Dutch speed. 😂
SIGN: “PLEASE EXCUSE THE MESS! My kids are making memories.” 😁
> “...ideas aren’t fussy. If you don’t move on them, they’ll find new homes without holding it against you.”
I like it! And not just because it means I don’t have to act on all my ideas! 😉
Have you read Big Magic Jack? The book found me at just the right time several years ago and left a lasting impression.
This morning I finished a re-read of Kleon’s Steal Line an Artist. At the back, there is a bibliography. I started looking up each book to see if I might be interested in any of them… and then abandoned the exploration. I’ve decided instead to peruse the creativity section of books at the library. I absolutely love it when a book picks me!
I had not even heard of Big Magic before your mention. Hold on a sec while I jump to Amazon...
Ah. Alas, "A must read for anyone hoping to live a creative life... I dare you not to be inspired to be brave, to be free, and to be curious.” is a little too late for me, at this stage. I just want to be Deb's best husband. Well, the best husband I can be FOR Deb, because the competition is not tough with her 1st (gay) and 2nd (total putz) husbands. 😊
Hahahaha! My vote’s with you Jackster. 💜