Sloth

Sloth means reluctance to work or make an effort or laziness. For the past couple of days, while under the weather, I contemplated whether I was slothful or actually sick. After feeling a bit better today and yesterday, I must confess, I’ve become saturated with sloth.

I’ve reached a point where I’m waiting for one thing or another to take place before I can move forward. I need my book cover so I can make a video ad and place it on my website. I need the site so I can start to build a list and offer presells. I haven’t hired a website developer because without the artwork there’s nothing to put on the site. I haven’t formed the publishing company because without a title to publish, there’s no need for the company. In my mind there’s a bottleneck.

I’ve been reluctant to work since it appears as if everything is contingent on me retaining an artist. I’m certain this situation has occured before yet I’m unable to recall a specific example or action taken to overcome the obstacle. For now, I’ll work on eliminating the bottleneck, by hiring the artist, and I’ll move forward implementing my plan.

Today, Tuesday, October 15, 2019, I am grateful that:

I’m able to distinguish and define my feelings and emotions accurately the majority of the time. Not only is it important to properly identify said feelings but an accurate accounting allows for effective tactics to eliminate/overcome those emotions with their opposites.

I’m aware of the need for different morning music and possibly a morning routine entirely. My slothfulness over the past couple of days has led me to the conclusion I’m in need of a more radical approach.

Execution of ideas has resulted in their manifestation. From thinking about writing a book in Rio, to actually going to Rio and writing a book. The same can be said about Manila and Cebu(which wasn’t even on the radar). Earl Nightingale said, “Human thoughts have a tendency to transform themselves into their physical equivalent.” It’s an age old, time tested fact. I’ve come to realize the truth in those twelve words.

Mind Your Thoughts. Be Impactful!