Nature is always changing things.
Do You Work On The Same Topic Every Time?
This is a valid way to do The Work.
I worked on basically the same topic for years. But I’m not sure, in retrospect, that it was the fastest way.
There’s something to be said about working a variety of topics.
Here Are Some Reasons Why I Think So
1. When I work just one topic, I tend to get obsessive about it. I want to “fix” that one issue before I move on. That adds unneeded pressure.
2. Variety often holds my interest more.
3. I often find there is cross-pollination when I do The Work on different topics and then come back to my original topic later. The insights I gain in a less serious topic can often be applied to my main issue.
4. I can develop my skills of doing The Work more easily if I’m not working on an issue with the highest degree of difficulty all the time.
5. I get a feeling of accomplishment when I gain insights in other topics. That feeling can fuel my fire when I come back to my “big” one.
6. Often, I find that big issues are not really that big. But by holding them as “big” in my mind, by focusing on them all the time, they can become even more intimidating. Just backing off of them can sometimes go a long way towards dismantling them.
What’s Your Experience?
Let me know what works for you. I’d love to learn from your experience.
Have a great week,
Todd
“Write about the checker at the grocery store who was too slow or about the driver who cut you off on the freeway. Every story is a variation on a single theme: This shouldn’t be happening. I shouldn’t have to experience this. God is unjust. Life isn’t fair.” Byron Katie, Loving What Is
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