This week, I’ve been quite productive and managed to publish my first blog posts! It’s taken me over ten years of trying different things, but I’ve finally settled into a groove, and now I’m looking forward to going on this digital hike with a new sense of adventure.
Trying New Things
To me this looks like keeping up with writing posts, designing graphics, and editing media. I want to take my time to establish a sustainable routine by showing up as I am and doing what I can while also keeping up a reasonable pace. You can see some of my recent edits peppered throughout this post.
At the time of publishing this I’m working with two clients to help them lay the foundations of their own platforms, a loving home for their projects. I’m hoping to complete this during September and move on to delving deeper into my projects and propagating ideas to ease into 2024.
I’m inspired by Seth Godin whom I discovered recently and find myself nodding like a dashboard hound with everything I read and listen to from him. He has such a way of simplifying the underlying point to all our professional endeavours: work that matters, with who it matters, for what it matters.
On My Mind…
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how to make money online, and I’ve been debating whether to start a business or just enjoy my hobbies for a while. I’ve decided to go with my hobbies for now because I really just want to have fun learning and playing with projects.
I’ve started a phase of learning new things, improving my skills, and keeping track of my progress. This time, I’m not rushing; I’m taking it slow and drawing inspiration from everyday life. I’m also paying attention to distractions that might steer me off course which are often disguised as familiar patterns to binge on something.
Rather than harp on about the struggle to show up consistently, I’ve started applying the wisdom in The Artist’s Way and finding that dabbling in a few things at once feels like a good fit. It keeps me on my toes just enough that I can handle it and pique my interest enough to come back for more.
Discipline for Improvement
At the beginning of 2023, I realised that I need to focus more on ‘discipline’ in my life. I can’t afford to be disorganised and spontaneous all the time, but I also don’t want to become overly strict just to prove something. What I’m really looking for is a sense of meaningful improvement and the commitment to continue.
For me, discipline means freedom. It helps me avoid getting sidetracked, procrastinating in a way that feels like I’ve been robbed, or operating from a place of chaos. It also gives me strength, both from the people I trust when I turn to them for help rather than wallowing in self pity and from my spiritual beliefs as a growing Muslim. Discipline is an invitation to take a good look at myself and tend to what matters to me with a renewed spirit..
Discipline allows me to stay on track with what I want to do and take responsibility for my life. It’s crucial for being more productive, finding balance, and meeting my responsibilities in a timely fashion. I hope this grows into a more sustainable lifestyle and a beautiful fulfilling life.
Things Are Looking Up
Drawn to gazing at the sky more these days and reflecting about my place in the world, I wonder how things will pan out. Reminders of focusing on the way, when I’m paying attention, to the blessings that help me to tune in more to the wisdom eagerly waiting to be delivered in fleeting moments. To not rest on laurels and failures but to recommit to the journey that calls to us — to fulfil our purpose beautifully.