I have been thinking about this a lot in terms of relationships. I own a small creative business with staff, and lately find myself fantasizing about shedding it and becoming a freelancer, artist, solopreneur… anything that avoids the chaos of dealing with other people constantly.
But then I realize that this is just a desire to have total control, which is an illusion anyway. The chaos of other humans - including hurt feelings, misunderstandings, frustration - it’s all part and parcel of what it means to have a meaningful relationship. To avoid chaos is to avoid life!
Thank you so much for this thought provoking read!
What an encouraging post! I’m a planner too, and this often leads to unnecessary stress. So I think one of my resolutions is to let myself be inspired without focusing so much on the destination. I want to start enjoying the creative process more.
I have been thinking about this a lot in terms of relationships. I own a small creative business with staff, and lately find myself fantasizing about shedding it and becoming a freelancer, artist, solopreneur… anything that avoids the chaos of dealing with other people constantly.
But then I realize that this is just a desire to have total control, which is an illusion anyway. The chaos of other humans - including hurt feelings, misunderstandings, frustration - it’s all part and parcel of what it means to have a meaningful relationship. To avoid chaos is to avoid life!
Thank you so much for this thought provoking read!
What an encouraging post! I’m a planner too, and this often leads to unnecessary stress. So I think one of my resolutions is to let myself be inspired without focusing so much on the destination. I want to start enjoying the creative process more.
You mean to say I will never actually have my whole life together? :)
Beautiful perspective.