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I relate with this struggle! As with each new project I start, I try to keep the momentum going by doing it regularly; i.e. publish every week, do 15 minutes of an online course every day.. but I have a little fear at the back of my head that I might one day let it slip and I'd be sending another project to the graveyard. But I've come to terms with allowing myself to follow my curiosity and make sure I have a valid reason why I'm dropping the ball. Maybe something else in life is taking priority and I cannot dedicate as much energy anymore to this other thing.

And that's okay.

I hope you can continue to follow your curiosity and let it lead you forward!

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I love that reframing Alana! Momentum is a long journey rather than a short term goal, and the joys of following that curiosity is what makes it worthwhile. I'm excited to see where our projects take us :)

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Jun 24, 2023Liked by Vinamrata Singal

Great read

I like the idea of not being hard on yourself so much

Give your best and then rest . There are many aspects that are beyond your control and sometimes giving away control or let it go is very liberating and helpful

Good luck

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Thanks for that mommy. Love you <3

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Great post! Would love to hear more about your revived side project soon ;)

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next time we hang!

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Jun 24, 2023Liked by Vinamrata Singal

You captured some of my own internal feelings perfectly. Thank you for sharing this. Have you read The War of Art? It gave me a good dose of reality + inspiration + mindset shift when I hit my own blocks: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Winning-Creative-Battle-audio-cd/dp/1501260626

This also reminds me of the one-of-a-kind Bob Ross:

"I paint for myself, and if other people like them, that's fine and dandy." - Bob Ross

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hah i love bob ross. i have not heard of war of art- but have to check it out!

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Jun 24, 2023Liked by Vinamrata Singal

Excellent piece Guna and keep it up. We totally support you. Mom and Dad

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Thanks dad. I appreciate your support in me. Love you.

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I find this very relatable. I’m worried that I’ll never find my “thing”. I hope it’s just paranoia.

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