Trying to Slow Down

I have been working for five days straight finishing up two projects that a few months ago, and even a few days ago, were only ideas, scribbled notes on scraps of paper. But, last tonight I put the finishing touches on both and I am back up before dawn checking my to do list.

I want to post both projects and tell everyone about them right this minute. I am very pleased with both and so very excited.

But, I’ve learned from experience, the hard way, that once I complete a project I have to put it down and walk away for a little while. I may think I am done, but by giving myself a break and putting some distance between me and my work, I will be able to come back to it fresh. I’ll be able to see it with the light of the day and see all its flaws, not with the nearsightedness of excitement. When I come back to it I will be able to make sure it flows, that it is as good as I thought it was, that there are no typo’s, that the code works, that the links work and that it generally looks like I expected it to.

The closer I get to my dream, the faster I want to go. I am trying to slow down so I don’t trip and fall.

I feel like a puppy learning to sit, just shaking and twitching all over with anticipation and excitement.

I remind myself that these two projects aren’t the dream, they are only stepping stones.

I remind myself that I don’t have to run toward my dream, I am living it. A dream isn’t a destination, it is a journey; it is the singular moments lived each day.

I am living and doing what I want most days, and that is a blessing.

I hope you are doing the same. Have a great day!!

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