What's right under your nose?
Although not necessarily a literal question, this came to mind because of an actual situation
I was on my way home from a walk. For most of the walk I had been talking on the phone. It was when I was heading back, as I stepped into the field that I’d already walked through that it happened. I was overcome by the smell of blossoms...blossoms that I hadn't even noticed when I was walking through the field the first time. Interesting, how my sense of smell went on vacation while I was talking on the phone. Is that a thing?
You know me. I love a good metaphor and this one seemed obvious to me: There are so many things that are right there under our noses that we either take for granted or don't see because they're too close.
In this minute as you're searching for that next thing, or working on whatever it is you're working on and you're having a hard time connecting the dots or bringing it all together...
Stop!
Yes. Put the brakes on for a minute.
Take a step back and look right under your nose.
It may be so obvious you've ruled it out.
What do you already have that you can apply to this situation?
Maybe it's a skill strength or capability you have.
Perspective...
The thing that you can't get unless you step away.
Is there somewhere in your life right now where you're trying to make headway? You've come to a point where you're not sure if it's done, if it needs more tweaking...maybe you're just not sure in general!
Are you ready?
Let's get to it...
Your challenge...
Think of that thing now.
Take a moment now to get some perspective.
Stop!
Muscling through is never the answer.
Take a step back and look right under your nose.
What's so obvious you're ruling it out?
What do you already have that you can apply to this situation?
Maybe somebody you know can help you with it.
...Or consider that maybe you've done enough and there really is nothing to find...
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Warmly,
Ann
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