Narrowing My Focus

With almost 100 percent certainty, I’ve written about this before. I’ve written about too many options and I’m sure a few more titles. It’s a constant, lurking in the background, my inability to sustain focused attention on a particular project. It’s been an albatross for decades. The brilliance to conceptualize new concepts, paired with the inability to exercise enough self discipline to see the concept manifested.

Some may say my self appraisal is damning and negative. I tend to believe it’s accurate and honest. I’m not about to sit at my keyboard and lie to an unknown number of individuals because it sounds good. Results are the byproduct of action. Action is the byproduct of self discipline. Self discipline is the byproduct of something, but I obviously don’t know what it is, because I have displayed only the minimal amount for so long.

A couple of years ago, I thought it was accountability or lack thereof. So I selected two more mentors and began calling them on a weekly basis. This only lasted about a month or so with one and the other, we never officially got started. Something is missing and I’m not sure what it is. My solution to this problem is unclear. I’m certain there’s an answer but I’m not precise in my question. There’s nothing worse than getting an answer to the wrong question or poorly phrased question. I’ll work on asking Him the right question, then wait quietly for His answer. It’s worked so many times before, I couldn’t count them if I wanted.

Today, Monday, April 10, 2023, I am grateful that:

I relaxed over the weekend. It’s great, but I didn’t have a bunch of work during the week so the days seemingly ran together. It’s been slim pickings for the last month or so and I’m sure it’ll get better. I’m needing more work and it will be provided this week and every week thereafter.

Gary was able to offer some encouraging words and assistance. I’m well aware that my journey is watched by others. Some may assist, others may encourage, and those that were saying stop have since become quiet. It’s my journey and mine alone, but too numerous are the people helping along my path.

I’m feeling a bit better. For several days I’ve had a chest cold. No fever, but plenty of congestion. So much coughing that my stomach hurts from muscle contractions made during a cough. But, I’m on the mend, feeling better, and happy to be less congested. Hoping to be somewhat near normalcy at some point this week.

How do you narrow your focus?

How do you sustain your focus?

What tips can you contribute?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!