By Michelle Nollsch
What We Perceive We Believe
I know we have all been there feeling like we are walking in quicksand going nowhere. Perhaps it’s all in our head- perception is everything!
What if we embraced the feeling of being stuck instead of resisting it? Would we still be stuck?
Sometimes it’s not about doing but being still enough to feel into this season of our life.
Read more: When We Are Feeling StuckI, for one, am driven. I am constantly feeling like I should be doing more. It is hard for me to sit still & watch life unfold just as meant to be. Examining my shadow side can be challenging but beneficial. I have to admit I want life to look & be a certain way but lack the ambition to make it happen. I need to get out of my damn way!
Resistance Leads To Feeling Stuck
In my previous blog about the Path of Least Resistance, I share about resisting & making things twice as hard as they need be. It remains accurate for me as I resist how life is at the moment, knowing full well it will change but not patient enough to wait. Perhaps, I accept what is for now & work through that process by journaling, reading & being instead of wishing it to be something else.
I’m a firm believer in baby steps, taking a more gentle approach to myself & others. I break down my project into 10-15 minutes, then slowly increase the time daily. I apply this to exercise as well. This technique seems to work well for me. There is less pressure allowing me to grow through my mistakes & setbacks.
You know the old saying, ” two steps forward, one step back. It is a sign of discouragement that could lead to feeling stuck. I choose to rise above & work through it slowly. It is a struggle as I play tug of war with myself. When I choose to love myself through the process, it seems to go smoother. There is less frustration & discouragement.
Trusting In The Process
If you are struggling with the feeling of being stuck, I encourage you to view the situation differently. Take a step back, do what you can at that moment & be ok with your progress. Remember, it’s progress, not perfection. When I allow my perfectionistic tendencies to get in the way, then procrastination gets in the way & slows my progress even more.
As I learn to trust the process & not fight against it, wanting the situation to be different but isn’t, my life runs smoother. I know it’s easier said than done. May you find this encouraging & uplifting. We don’t have to be stuck. The main thing is to grow through it, be patient with ourselves & break it down into much more manageable increments. There are seasons for everything. Embrace whatever season you are in & grow from there.