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Today, with great hesitation, I took Wreck This Journal off of my bookshelf.
Over and over, I caught myself staring at the book on my desk and thinking, “Seriously, I’m going to do this? Now? I absolutely cannot.”
And then just a few minutes ago, I looked at the book again and noticed a small arrow at the bottom of the cover. I somehow completely missed it until now. The arrow contains two words: Start Here.
That little arrow served as a huge wake-up call. I realized that I never feel this internal resistance when working on a project that is tied to some sort of extrinsic expectation. And of course, the project is typically something I’m doing for someone else. Yet, a small personal project with no expectations but to color outside the lines and I am suddenly rationalizing why I can’t do “this,” now.
And now just a few minutes later, my whole perspective has changed. I am ready and excited to wreck my journal – for me. No expectations except one:
Each day, I must make the time to be creative and have fun. For me, this intention would be difficult to practice without some sort of trigger. At this point in time, I can’t just drop what I’m doing and “have fun” for five minutes – it would feel forced. The “Start Here” arrow will serve as my trigger to let go, explore, and just be me. Can I rationalize not doing this? No Way!
I am passionate and determined. I am going to Wreck This Journal!
Do you want to start here?
Each weekend (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday), lets post what we did just for ourselves. I’ll post about my Wrecking and any wild realizations that happened during the week.
What will you do? Will you be wrecking your journal as well?
Okay… start here … NOW!
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How fantastic to make time for creativity and fun each day – and to have a reminder. Start here! Here and now are where any adventure begins!
Indeed! It starts by cracking open the book. Literally! :) YAY!
I began this morning by making time to cut some fabric and then went to the farmer’s market for some fresh veggies for dinner. I am hoping my copy of the book will arrive today so I can begin wrecking it. I am feeling much bolder because of the community of bloggers who are also struggling with this task.
This is a great idea, it reminds me of an article from last month’s Body + Soul that is about taking your ‘happy vitamins’ daily. Point being that we need to make sure to take time to have fun each day just as we do taking our vitamins and minerals. I haven’t done it (yet) but why not this month? Thanks for the in spiration :)
Awesome! Let go and wreck with wild abandon. It is all too fulfilling—at least for me.
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Ohmygosh! I noticed that, but didn’t. You’re so observant – you are SO gonna wreck that journal! Hope you’ve been having fun with it. I poured so much coffee on the coffee page it leaked through 5 pages. And I didn’t care. Boo ya!
can’t wait to see how you “wreck” :)
[...] Instruction Destruction By Carolyn It all began with Start Here. [...]
Twitter: clrsimple2
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Wow! Just checked out your “wrecking” – you are incredible! So excited to be on this journey together.
Twitter: clrsimple2
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Too observant :). That’s the researcher in me! I’m about to do the coffee page – I saved my coffee (maybe I’ll put something under the page so it doesn’t leak — or does that ruin the wrecking fun? Oh no! Hmmm I think I’m just going to go for it!
[...] “Perfect” Mess By Carolyn It all began with Start Here. And then Instruction [...]
Twitter: clrsimple2
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You inspired it! I am so excited to participate in The Next Chapter. It is going to be a wonderful journey together!
And what a smart little arrow :) – so simple yet so powerful for those of us who need a little reminder to “start here!”
Twitter: clrsimple2
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I know! The first page I did was, “Crack the spine of the book!” – so much fun! It has officially started :)
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The community is incredible – such a bold group of individuals!
Twitter: clrsimple2
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I just saw your wrecking! You showered with your journal! That is BRAVE :). Don’t think I’ll be able to do that. Maybe throw a journal shower :).
Twitter: clrsimple2
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First, I love Body + Soul. Why don’t we just read books and alternate since we have the EXACT same books and now magazines! What other magazines do you read? This is getting scary!
I love “happy vitamins” — so cute. You could make little happy vitamin stickers and put them in your calendar when you do it! Okay, maybe I’m going to do that… such a fun idea.