 JOMO (JOY of Missing Out, for all my fellow oldies who need help...like me...staying hip with the kids and their ever changing lingo) is the new FOMO, and thank gosh for it. Shifting my perspective from lack to abundance in terms of a fulfilling, satisfying social life has made a huge difference in my daily mindset. Wanna know the question that's been most helpful in this positive shift? It's pretty ground breaking, so brace yourselves... Hey Trish....What do you want? I know, I know. Who would have thought such a simple question, when answered truly and with vulnerability, could yield contentment and happiness in whatever way feels right from moment to moment? This view from last week is one of my absolute favorites: Clean white sheets, fresh book to spark my creative mojo, and a cutie patootie finally giving himself a break from homework on our new, cozy couch (fan blowing inches away, as cutie patootie hates to be hot). I picked this particular page of Creative Confidence to snap because of the chapter's strong and relatable message.... "The surprising, compelling mathematics of innovation: If you want more success, you have to be prepared to shrug off more failure." - Creative Confidence Trial and error, in all areas of life -- This is deep rooted, innovation yielding, learning at it's best, don't ya think?
It's amazing to consider how much the fear of failure has held me back, in a plethora of ways; cautiously, tentatively, waiting for the "perfect time" or the strongest go-ahead sign from above on a number of occasions. Waiting...and waiting...and oh is this it?!..no no, oh gosh, not yet...waiting.... I don't even know what the hell I'm waiting for anymore, which is pretty strong proof that holding out for the non-existent guarantee of first-time/"it's perfect!" success has boxed out my creative potential. For example, did you know my sister and I have discussed the possibility of co-writing a children's book for years? Or that I have wanted to submit my essays to actual paying publications since I started this blog? Or that I also want to make a demo of my many voices and impersonations, that folks always seem to love so much, and send it to Pixar...which is located right across the bridge? And that I'm so nervous about pursuing more coaching clients that it's limited me big time, stalling a desire of the heart I've held since before I can remember? Yea. Shrugging it off has never been my strong suit, unless it's on the dance floor, in which case my shoulders have moves for days. But success demands it. Over and over, in fact. And if I were coaching myself, this would be the area of focus right now -- turning failure into a forgivable, necessary step to success. Basically, What do you want? takes on a whole new life. What would bring me great joy to complete? How do I want to remember my life at the ripe old age 90? Creative confidence. Boom. Here I come.... In Gratitude, Trish
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