Procrastinaton is the death of us. We might have the right intentions, the ability to carry them through and the opportunities too. But all we do is find excuses. Everyday life can keep us busy, yes. But the easiest way to find time is to simplify our day. So prioritize. Family and work are important, but so are you. And believe me, there is enough time for everything.
Mostly we hold back because of fear. We are afraid to step into unknown territory. What if I fail? What if people make fun of me? What if I get stuck on the way and don’t know what to do? What if I’m not as good as I think I am. Who cares? Hey, just focus on the fun, the experiences, the satisfaction of following your heart. You don’t have to win awards. The very fact that you tried will be enough. Life is simple. Enjoy it while you can.
Here’s something I wrote a while ago about procrastination.
WELCOME TO SOMEDAY
I’ve been on this rough and winding road
No end in sight, the journey is long
The sun is setting, it’s getting dark
Gotta stop awhile, but then move on
Always wanted to go one day and
Bury my fears down by the bay
Gather some courage, and finally say
The time is here, ‘welcome to someday!’
My haversack had waited endlessly
Got all I needed, but just couldn’t see
Procrastination was the death of me
Someday would never come, if I didn’t leave
I stopped at a shabby roadside shack
Sipped some coffee, walked a little track
My eyes spotted a gritty little plant
It was pushing its way up through the rocks
There is always a way, it seemed to say
The darkening sky promised another day
The stars sprayed me with their brilliant light
I was ready now to put up a fight
Procrastination was the death of me
Someday would never come, if I didn’t leave
Now I’ve got the nerve to finally say
The time is here, ‘welcome to someday!’
So now I’m on a rough and winding road
No end in sight, the journey is long
But the brilliance of stars screams out and says
The time is here, ‘welcome to someday!’
Hope you find the motivation to follow your heart. Blessed be!
© Renica Rego