14/06/2022
Desire vs Capacity
Desire is of the mind, unrestrained by the realities and limitations of the physical realm
Capacity is of the body with all of its boundaries and needs.
Working towards that which we desire is great. having dreams, and ambitions spurs us forward and adds colour to our lived experience.
when we ignore the body and push past our capacity again and again because capitalism demands it of us, because we will disappoint those we love if we don't, we step deeper into poor mental and physical health and burnout.
Of course we want to do it all there is so much to be done but as the saying goes you cannot pour from an empty cup.
Society, social media, the powers that be are not going to give us permission to slow down. To listen to our bodies. To change the way we move through the world.
Lucky for you and I, we don't need permission and we have each other!
when we collectively respect our own boundaries, act from within our capacity and accept and encourage those around us doing the same, when we listen deeply to our body and the earth of which we are a part we individually and collectively create the fertile ground from which all else can grow.
I desire to run workshops and see clients, to cocreate with other artists, practitioners and activists and when I check in with my body there is no capacity for that in a consistent way right now. And I no longer see that as a bad thing because by taking the rest i need and doing my own healing work I'm finally integrating the knowledge I sought to help others.
✨Where is there conflict between desire and capacity in your life? And how could/ are you leaning into making space for and celebrating your limitations?✨
