Thank you for this. My wife frequently reminds me that I want “to do all the things” when I express the frustration or anxiety that arises with all of the activities I’ve set out to do. I’m 57. Yes, as I’ve gotten older my passions have accumulated. And, despite lifting two days a week and swimming 40 laps three times a week followed by the sauna, the physical dimension is becoming more of a limiting factor in following those passions which mostly involve moving, i.e., gardening, hiking, building. Age will require refinement and letting go. Luckily, i have a lot of passions, so maybe in my dotage i will simply go deep in one or two instead of doing “all the things”.
I love this exploration of passion, will and desire. I often reframe discipline as being a disciple to an outcome that I am willing to labor and sacrifice to manifest. I'm a Capricorn rising, so suffering and sacrifice are not a problem for me, haha! But I really like this idea of letting it be the fruit of passion and desire, rather than arduous striving. Thank you!
What a beautiful and helpful reframe! And what a gorgeous, gorgeous garden!!! Thanks for taking us along on your inspiring tour. May you enjoy the rest of the Summer!
This is timely, down to the moment, thank you. I’m on day 3 of a 12-day dogsitting stint for my cousin and awoke feeling rather glum. Though the dog, Rusty, is a sweetheart and is showing me valuable things, also I, a free spirit, feel tied down. Now I can see this commitment as a result of my passion for nonhuman animals and love for family. I will come out the other side with an expansion of understanding as well as my bank account.
I envy you because I live in the desert southwest of America, summer is the time when passion dies or at least dwindles. Long hot days and hot nights leave me feeling overtired as I try to fit in early morning hikes. I've learned to temper it, like a banked fire. Summer is a time for indoor work like writing and drawing as I look forward to feeling myself come back to life in the Fall.
I'm right in the middle of winter now, with July being typically the wettest month in Victoria, Australia. It is lovely to read about your summer and imagine myself there. Thanks for this.
Thank you for this. My wife frequently reminds me that I want “to do all the things” when I express the frustration or anxiety that arises with all of the activities I’ve set out to do. I’m 57. Yes, as I’ve gotten older my passions have accumulated. And, despite lifting two days a week and swimming 40 laps three times a week followed by the sauna, the physical dimension is becoming more of a limiting factor in following those passions which mostly involve moving, i.e., gardening, hiking, building. Age will require refinement and letting go. Luckily, i have a lot of passions, so maybe in my dotage i will simply go deep in one or two instead of doing “all the things”.
I love this exploration of passion, will and desire. I often reframe discipline as being a disciple to an outcome that I am willing to labor and sacrifice to manifest. I'm a Capricorn rising, so suffering and sacrifice are not a problem for me, haha! But I really like this idea of letting it be the fruit of passion and desire, rather than arduous striving. Thank you!
What a beautiful and helpful reframe! And what a gorgeous, gorgeous garden!!! Thanks for taking us along on your inspiring tour. May you enjoy the rest of the Summer!
This is timely, down to the moment, thank you. I’m on day 3 of a 12-day dogsitting stint for my cousin and awoke feeling rather glum. Though the dog, Rusty, is a sweetheart and is showing me valuable things, also I, a free spirit, feel tied down. Now I can see this commitment as a result of my passion for nonhuman animals and love for family. I will come out the other side with an expansion of understanding as well as my bank account.
I envy you because I live in the desert southwest of America, summer is the time when passion dies or at least dwindles. Long hot days and hot nights leave me feeling overtired as I try to fit in early morning hikes. I've learned to temper it, like a banked fire. Summer is a time for indoor work like writing and drawing as I look forward to feeling myself come back to life in the Fall.
I'm right in the middle of winter now, with July being typically the wettest month in Victoria, Australia. It is lovely to read about your summer and imagine myself there. Thanks for this.
Love love love the green haven you’ve built for yourselves there