Headful of Doubt

Headful of Doubt

Resistance is a powerful force, something we all face at times.

I experience resistance regularly as I paint. When I’m uncertain of the next step, I will stand and stare at my work. But if I think for too long, I get tangled-up in a headful of doubt. So what I practice doing, is—taking a breath (yes, I still feel scared!) and—making a move. Any move! I try to stop thinking and just, GO! Risk, make a mess.

My move might be bold— a drippy, red mark with a big, fat brush, or delicate line work. It doesn’t matter what I do. Any action will unfreeze me, shift me from mind to body, from fear to curiosity/interest. When I allow (trust) myself to intuitively step to begin, a wisdom takes over, a delicious lightness without rules or fears of *ruining* anything.

In this playful state, I effortlessly solve *problems,* and move forward. I feel happy and free. Beginning is play. Light and kind. Take a step. BEGIN ❤

When have you taken a step BEFORE you felt ready?