Friday, October 23, 2009

The Joy Diet Ingredient of the Week: Risk

In case you haven't noticed, I've been sailing through The Joy Diet. I've encountered a little resistance but up until this week, nothing has really slowed me down - until this week.

Risk brought me to a full stop. Can you hear the sound of brakes squealing, gears grinding to a halt? I would sit down dutifully every morning and do nothing for a while, think about truth, think about desire, think about creativity and then...nothing. Although I could name what I want, my brain refused to go to the risks I might take to make things happen. I was stumped. I've felt resistance before but never flat out refusal. I'd walk into my day, shaking my head, wondering what was going on.

But a funny thing happened today as I was looking back over my week of journal entries. I took little risks, ever single day this week. Every single day I took a step outside my comfort zone to get closer to what I want - I just didn't think it out beforehand. Even if my conscious mind wouldn't cooperate, subconsciously I was still on task. I just didn't realize it at the time.

Stop by Jamie Ridler's The Next Chapter to see more reflections on this week's Joy Diet ingredient.

15 comments:

  1. Cheers to taking risks! Those little risks add up to big change. Thanks for sharing your experience this week.

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  2. I think we take more risks in life than we realize...we think about it and say "oh I don't think I'm ready to risk", but in writing things down we can be amazed by the fact that without thinking about it -- we actually are risking. I think getting out of bed every day is the first risk we take! :)

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  3. It helps to write it down to see the big picture.
    Sometimes there's a pattern there, just as you discovered. I agree with Sherry--getting up in the morning is the first important risk to take.

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  4. I love how your spirit seemed to be taking care of business even when you weren't aware of it... moving forward, one small risk at a time... is how you become closer to stepping into your deepest potential!

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  5. Every little helps! I agree with Gina, sometimes writing it down or saying out loud brings you to greater understanding.

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  6. Sometimes we do not realize it till later. Glad you are taking risks. Great post.

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  7. Yay!!! You are taking risks and picking up pebbles. You are moving slowly, steadily toward your heart's desire.

    It takes turtle steps! Good for you!!

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  8. Bravo to you - it starts with little risks. I also loved the way you were able to see things differently at the end of the week.

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  9. I love that you didn't consciously think you were ready for risk but that you were, and had already! Does that prime the pump now for new and conscious, teeny tiny scary steps? Also, thanks for your lovely comment!

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  10. Perfect - the looking back and realizing that you have been doing it!! You are coaching your own damn self, woman!

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  11. Congrats and keep taking those little risks!

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  12. I love that you were able to notice that your subconscious mind was working even when your conscious mind was not. The mind really is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your week with risk.

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  13. Thanks for sharing your journey this week, and great for you that you steps outside your comfort zone a bit!

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  14. Wow - that's amazing and encouraging. It's a bit of a miracle isn't it how the seeds we plant grow - whether we are consciously aware or not! Wonderful that you noticed it and could acknowledge yourself for the risks you've taken. You deserve a treat!!

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  15. Your comment on The WOmen's Colony led me here. Your dream is so similar to mine that I had to share... I have the farmhouse (sort of) in the country (on 10 acres) and I write. I've not sold a darn thing yet, but I'm only 23 so there's still hope. I've given up thinking about money. I work in an office and I deposit my check. My husband fixes huge machines and deposits his. When we need to, we spend it. There are no real discussions or arguements... just peace and living on a little bit. Good luck with your dream. Loved reading your blog!

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