I wanted to start a 30-in-30 challenge today…
Not affiliated with any particular site or online personality… and no specific word count or topic requirements either. Just me, pushing my own envelope to see if I could do it.
I’ve actually been thinking about it for a bit now. It’s part of my “building an infrastructure” mentality for 2024. This challenge falls under the “doing the hard stuff” heading because, while I have no problem filling up spirals with my deepest thoughts and craziest ideas, putting them out into the open is something else entirely.
Because that means being seen.
So interestingly enough, I found I had nothing to say when I sat down to write.
Truly nothing. Little bits of an idea here and there, but as soon as I grabbed onto something, they dissolved into nothingness. So, there I sat.
With nothing to say.
On Day 1.
It was a first for me, just so you know. I don’t think my monkey mind has ever been quite so quiet. But as unexpected (and pleasant) as that was, I also recognize the handiwork of an ego that doesn’t want the envelope pushed. Because that’s easier.
Because that’s safer.
And, since I’m laying it all out, there was a moment where I thought I might just call it a day and try again tomorrow. Just a moment, albeit a long one.
But then I thought, isn’t that exactly the whole point of pushing the envelope? To get out of your comfort zone, and do something you wouldn’t normally do?
So, here I am, writing about not being able to write. And it’s not so bad… not painful at all. In fact, I do think I’ll survive another day.
Another chance to push the envelope again.
See you tomorrow.