I was super stoked to finally purchase my very own Danielle LaPorte Desire Map Planner last year. It has made a remarkable difference in my mindset through her inspirational words, kick-ass calls to action, and burning soul honoring questions. Some weeks I write everyday. Then, life gets hectic and I begin to scramble. Those days are productive chaos. Things get done. I get exhausted. I’ll look over and see its beautiful matte color and gorgeous thick gold rings. It calls to me. I skip the blank pages and silence the dark voice that wants to criticize my lack of continuity. I’m here to figure out “WHAT I WILL DO TO FEEL THE WAY I WANT TO FEEL”. These big letters in the faintest color at the top of the page begin my thought process for the day’s plan. Sometimes I’ll fill every section, often with lots of hearts and exclamation points, some smiley faces and triple underlines, for good measure.
Daily journaling is always the goal.
Any written expression is a beneficial exploration and well worth the effort.
To do lists are fine and serve a purpose. As long as I manage to keep the immediate must-get-dones to under a full page, the overwhelm isn’t too bad. Drawing the line through a finished task and checking it off is cathartic. I like to use a different color pen to make it really stand out.
This planner, or any type of journal, where words and action plans are written, is something entirely different and the goals and results of both, although similar at times, are on different levels.
So, today’s word of inspiration by Ms. DP is DISCIPLINED. A much needed practice for a writer, of which I wish to consider myself, not only dream for myself.
Today’s though provoking personal inquiry: “Are you fixing your flaws, or exploring your potential?”
Damn. That matters, doesn’t it? Yup. A lot, actually. What we focus on manifests. It’s simple and powerful.
I’m not alone in being proficient at finding a million personal flaws and shaming myself for being an awful, horrible human. Demoralizing and demotivating. A big ole dark cloud of despair. I feel alone when it’s happening inside my head. Talking, writing, crying, breathing, meditating, walking, yoga. Lots of tools can be put to use. I’m not alone because my focus absolutely impacts others in the world. Whether I allow outside positivity or negativity to affect my internal voice and external actions is an important responsibility.
I do want to do better because I know better. I want to lighten the hell up on myself. I want to keep writing, keep exploring. The question isn’t whether we have potential. Are we breathing? There’s potential there. The flaws can be lessons, badges of triumph, scars of wisdom. We really do get to decide for ourselves. It’s not always easy. That’s where discipline and insight create their magic.
Wishing all of us the vision to experience our infinite, innate, and often well-earned unique gifts.
Love & Light,
- I’m not a paid affiliate of Danielle LaPorte Inc. I just love her Desire Map Planner.