Finish what I start

Non-inclusive, but some of the things I’ve finished since my last entry:

• Sorted and posted photos from BM, UK, Esalen, NZ.
• Read and learned all the Somatics exercises for the Catstretch.
• Re-watched and took notes on The Secret.
• Read and took notes on Your Heart’s Desire.
• Replied to all old emails of 2006!

Things I’d like to complete:

• Notes on Ask and it is Given.
• Notes on Dare to Connect. [done]
• Reading and notes on Be Your Own Life Coach. [read most, skipped notes]
• Sort and post remaining photos (Italy…).

What am I in the middle of right now?

• Investigating and preparing for NZ.
• Logistics for trip to SF. (done)
• Typing up my handwritten notes and handouts from my massage classes.
• Reading and doing the exercises in Somatics.
• Reading BFFM.
• Sorting and posting Hawaii photos. (done)
• Watching Six Feet Under and Sex in the City.

Finished reading Loving What Is by Byron Katie.

While I do in general want to finish what I start, sometimes it’s important to know when to let something go, and not debate whether to devote any more energy to it. A light example, but I gave up on reading any more of The Wisdom of the Enneagram for now since there are other books that are a higher priority.

I finished reading Rolfing – Structural Integration. What it achieves, how it works and whom it helps. to help prepare for the 10 sessions.

Probably the main reason that I have trouble finishing what I’ve started is that I’ve started too many things. I follow the next spark of interest too easily. As an example, I must have at least a dozen part-read books at this point. Maybe lists like these will be helpful to file away new interests for the time being, so I can stay focused on my current pursuits without adding more and diluting my energy. Not to mention that documenting progress (or noticing non-progress) will probably make me feel more accountable for my lack of follow-through.

I just finished reading Eat to Live in entirety. Yeah!