Where to begin? Sitting here asking myself this question. One of the sentences in my Definite Major Purpose says “I have a clutter free home office that feels welcoming” I mentioned this in one of my earlier blog posts.
I’m realizing that I want to spend time picturing how I want this space to be. I did dramatically strip down two of the Bulletin Boards I have on the wall in front of me. What I’m looking at is less cluttered and now has my Shapes poster and my Dream Board, both of which contain a compass picture.
I do find it interesting that as I look at them – it still feels weird and that I am a work in progress. I had been in a relatively stagnant state for some time so moving from that is taking me way out of my comfort zone.
I think having many assignments is tugging me in so many directions that I tend to lean toward multi-tasking. Spent some time thinking about it and it took be back to Lesson 6 of Haanel
“The power of attention can be more readily understood by comparing it with a magnifying
The Master Key Experience, Charles Haanel, Chapter 6, Lines 20, 21
glass in which the rays of sunlight are focused; they possess no particular strength as long as
the glass is moved about, and the rays directed from one place to another; but let the glass be
held perfectly still and let the rays be focused on one spot for any length of time, the effect
will become immediately apparent.
So with the power of thought; let power be dissipated by scattering the thought from one object to another, and no result is apparent; but focus this power through attention or concentration on any single purpose for any length of time and nothing becomes impossible.”
So, what can I do about these thoughts and feelings?
Today, realizing that I have several projects in the fire, I’ve decided to first review what must be done today.
Next for the projects that will take more time time, I’ve decided to list them, them spend a block of focused time devoted to it (even if it’s 15 minutes).
Then I’m going to congratulate myself and move on. It feels a lot better than jumping around! I choose to focus over scattering.
What tips do you have if or when you feel this way??
Till next week – do your best!
Hahaha…I wish I could help you out here Pat. I am usually scattered all over the place myself especially if there is clutter. I love reading your blogs because I feel I am looking in a mirror. I know we are both whites. For me, I am really trying to concentrate on first things first while mentally telling myself to keep my stress level down.
Hey Patricia, thanks for sharing your experience, strength and hope. I agree that finding focus and direction as key. Keep on keeping on…
Hi Patricia, The single focus is on one thing. So simple but so profound. It’s great that you have recognized and applied focus to your daily life. Thank you for sharing.