The List
I'm not sure what prompted this, but a few days ago I started making a mental list of the things I've wanted to do for a long time, but have not actually accomplished. These are the not-immediately-urgent things I've never found the time, energy, and/or confidence to actually make real.
And I need to do something about that.
In no particular order:
Learn to fence (that is: wield a foil, not erect barriers around property)
Learn to belly dance
(Obviously I should be spending more time with
rocket_jockey and
pathdancer!)
Direct a film (my own film, not someone else's documentary project)
Direct a production of Godspell with a woman cast as Jesus
Engage in sacred/ritual/magical sex
Learn to ballroom dance
Publish a book, whether it's a novel or a work of non-fiction
Drive from Seattle to Los Angeles by myself, taking a week or so to complete the trip
Create a gallery in my entryway to display the highlights of my movie stills collection
These are all things I would like to do -- but then there are the day-to-day and/or urgent need-to-do's to take care of, not just the mundane stuff (job, house care, child time), and the biggest of my not-yet-fulfilled desires: the need to get my spiritual direction practice actually underway.
There is so much I could do to enhance my life. And I spend so much time on trivia -- not even the important householder tasks.
I need more energy, and a higher-level view of my own life. I think I've gotten trench-vision. All I can see is what is directly in front of me -- and what seems to be pressing in on me from the sidees. And that's no way to run my life.
And I need to do something about that.
In no particular order:
Learn to fence (that is: wield a foil, not erect barriers around property)
Learn to belly dance
(Obviously I should be spending more time with
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Direct a film (my own film, not someone else's documentary project)
Direct a production of Godspell with a woman cast as Jesus
Engage in sacred/ritual/magical sex
Learn to ballroom dance
Publish a book, whether it's a novel or a work of non-fiction
Drive from Seattle to Los Angeles by myself, taking a week or so to complete the trip
Create a gallery in my entryway to display the highlights of my movie stills collection
These are all things I would like to do -- but then there are the day-to-day and/or urgent need-to-do's to take care of, not just the mundane stuff (job, house care, child time), and the biggest of my not-yet-fulfilled desires: the need to get my spiritual direction practice actually underway.
There is so much I could do to enhance my life. And I spend so much time on trivia -- not even the important householder tasks.
I need more energy, and a higher-level view of my own life. I think I've gotten trench-vision. All I can see is what is directly in front of me -- and what seems to be pressing in on me from the sidees. And that's no way to run my life.
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Do you have a plan and goals for the year etc? I have one, and while I never get everything done by a long shot, I get more done than before I had a plan, so I recommend it :)
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For most of my life I've pretty much been responsive, rather than proactive. That is starting to change.
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What are their rates like?
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My daughter lives in Seattle. Maybe we can get together next time I come out.
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Just let me know when.
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Weekend after next?