I’m not like most people where the new year brings on some revelation on how I’m going to alter my life in the next twelve months. Each new quarter brings on a whole new existential crisis, however. It is cyclical but St. Sylvestre has nothing to do with it.
Coincidentally, I did have an existential crisis of more epic proportions. It had a little to do with the Buddhist idea of “no self.” But rather than being debilitatingly scary, it really released me from my own preconceived notions about myself as well as those of others.
In three months I’ll have another “awakening” with new goals and a new hair do, but I’m more prepared now to smack myself if that new attitude is really just my ego trying to build itself up.
However, my recent crisis did produce some other, more practical, insights. My goals everyday are:
- Do what needs to be done right now. Don’t focus on your feelings but on the actions that need to be done.
- Don’t get wrapped up in what I think I should be but on what I want to do.
- Eat a megaton of leafy greens.
- Write every morning. Research the rest of the day.
By the way, I’m not announcing this because I think you’ll keep my accountable. What a burden that is on you! Unless you like being a pushy jerk who laughs at everyone’s flaws…
I’m writing this down in case any of you have the same ideas or needed to be reminded of what your own goals are. But look forward to a “fall off the wagon” post in the near future. It’s inevitable.
I hope all your existential crises are as fruitful…Happy New Year!
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