01/11/2026
As the first weeks of the new year draw to a close, I find myself obsessing about all the things I want to do and the changes I want to make.
And then I’m reminded about the book I recently read, Four Thousand Weeks, and how we ought to quit thinking we are ever going to accomplish everything, and how once we surrender to that fact, we will finally give ourselves the freedom to pursue our passions with deep attention and joy.
We will slow down enough to be here now instead of constantly being dissatisfied with our unattainable expectations of accomplishment, and actually accomplish more! Seems counterintuitive, but I think he may be on to something.
For example, I’m proud to share that I read 15 books this year! It started with one and the momentum grew to a new behavior that is worthy of my time, and I’m hopeful that this year I will continue to allow myself the time for being still, nourishing my mind, and being present for the things that matter most. I hope you will, too. Be “Self-Centered”!