“Energy and persistence conquer all things.” Benjamin Franklin
I was feeling a bit stuck recently when I remembered that everything is energy. When I am sitting in the same place, doing the same things, I realized there is very little movement of energy. New ideas are not flowing to me, old thoughts are not escaping. I am sitting in one place, allowing the energy to become stagnant. No wonder I felt stuck.
I have written before about Shakin’ Things Up. If we do the same things day in and day out, if we sit in one place (literally or figuratively) our energy moves very little. Doing one little thing a bit differently creates a bigger flow of energy. We take more in. We observe new things. We release old thoughts and patterns. This greater energy flow does wonders for us. We get ‘unstuck’.
I made a conscious effort to move my energy in a different way. I wasn’t making radical changes, just simply mixing up the rhythm of my life a bit. I was a little more conscious about what I was choosing. I did simple things like exercise in the morning as opposed to the afternoon. I made lunch earlier in the day so it was ready in advance and I parked in a different place and walked a different route while doing my errands. These are not radical changes by any means, but they did get the energy flowing a little differently and later I found I was not only more energized, but I also felt more productive and inspired.
I encourage you to do something a little different today. Change your schedule, the route you normally take, push yourself to do something a little out of the ordinary and see what kind of energy change you notice.
As always, we’re on the same wavelength! I thought of you yesterday when choosing your “category” on MEM!
Thanks for reminding me to shake it, sista!!
Shakin’ it up can be so much fun!
Thank you for the reminder to do things differently. I will be thinking of this through the day!
Enjoy!
Oh I love love love routine and comfort and sameness, but couldn’t agree with you more. I am a type A Virgo and need this kind of reminder that new energy is sometimes just what the doctor ordered.
Yes, even Virgo types can shake things up a little and find positive results!
I realized this today too. I was literally stuck in my seat for two days. Going for a bike ride with my son and his friend brought me back to life.
Thank you for the reminder that moving myself will bring movement. Important when we’re writing.
Hooray for the bike ride! It is a good reminder for us, isn’t it?