Recognizing the difference between excessive passivity and being flexible requires extreme discernment. I think I may have spent a lifetime being too flexible, too willing to allow the universe to set my agenda. I do not want to swing too far in the other direction, and figuring out when I should try a little harder is a tough challenge.
Totally! Passivity and flexibility can seem pretty similar, but to me, passivity feels more draining, while flexibility has more of an energizing vibe.
I really get what you mean. I’ve been on both sides of that. I think finding a balance between being too flexible and too rigid really helps when it comes to adapting to different situations and environments.
I’ve realized that every situation has its own natural flow. And natural flow feels effortless, like water flowing down a stream.
So, when you’re going with the flow, everything feels effortless and easy. To others, it might look like you’re trying really hard. But in reality, you’re just flowing in your direction. You might not even notice that you’re "trying harder." And if it feels hard for you, that’s a sign you might need to reassess and redirect because you’re not naturally flowing. Because when you’re naturally flowing, things align and come together with ease.
Being too inflexible can make us resistant to change and cause unnecessary stress and struggle. On the other hand, being too flexible can lead us down paths that may not align with our values or goals. But both of these extremes have one thing in common - they're both trying to control the direction of the flow and don't flow naturally.
Thank you for this! This beautiful piece reminds me that not reaching a specific goal isn't necessarily a setback. Interestingly, the setbacks tend to unravel a bunch of opportunities. In that redirection, we can find something more aligned with who we're meant to become. Otherwise, we would never discover new depths of creativity, adaptability, and self-understanding.
Another interesting post! This has happened to me often in life -- sometimes in a small way, sometimes much bigger. Sometimes not reaching your original destination -- whether while traveling or just in some endeavor -- can lead to a serendipitous outcome you least expected. And that can be a very good thing.
Recognizing the difference between excessive passivity and being flexible requires extreme discernment. I think I may have spent a lifetime being too flexible, too willing to allow the universe to set my agenda. I do not want to swing too far in the other direction, and figuring out when I should try a little harder is a tough challenge.
Totally! Passivity and flexibility can seem pretty similar, but to me, passivity feels more draining, while flexibility has more of an energizing vibe.
I really get what you mean. I’ve been on both sides of that. I think finding a balance between being too flexible and too rigid really helps when it comes to adapting to different situations and environments.
I’ve realized that every situation has its own natural flow. And natural flow feels effortless, like water flowing down a stream.
So, when you’re going with the flow, everything feels effortless and easy. To others, it might look like you’re trying really hard. But in reality, you’re just flowing in your direction. You might not even notice that you’re "trying harder." And if it feels hard for you, that’s a sign you might need to reassess and redirect because you’re not naturally flowing. Because when you’re naturally flowing, things align and come together with ease.
Being too inflexible can make us resistant to change and cause unnecessary stress and struggle. On the other hand, being too flexible can lead us down paths that may not align with our values or goals. But both of these extremes have one thing in common - they're both trying to control the direction of the flow and don't flow naturally.
Thank you for this! This beautiful piece reminds me that not reaching a specific goal isn't necessarily a setback. Interestingly, the setbacks tend to unravel a bunch of opportunities. In that redirection, we can find something more aligned with who we're meant to become. Otherwise, we would never discover new depths of creativity, adaptability, and self-understanding.
Another interesting post! This has happened to me often in life -- sometimes in a small way, sometimes much bigger. Sometimes not reaching your original destination -- whether while traveling or just in some endeavor -- can lead to a serendipitous outcome you least expected. And that can be a very good thing.
I think this has happened to many, but most of us don't realize it :)