I’ve been feeling restless lately, so I think I need a new project.
I’m feeling a bit unfulfilled and under utilized. Don’t get me wrong — I love my job and I feel blessed to have it, but it’s only a few hours a week. And, although I enjoy most tasks assigned to me, I have skills and interests that just aren’t used in my work. There are too many things that I enjoy doing — and that I do reasonably well — that aren’t getting taken advantage of.
Thus, the need for a project.
I’m aware that I could do spring cleaning or reorganize the kitchen (both which need to be done), but I don’t think that would be fulfilling. For one thing, house work is not the kind of thing I’m particularly good at and it doesn’t use any of my inherent talents. Because dusting and vacuuming must be done repeatedly, I don’t get the same sense of accomplishment that I get when I create something, especially something useful.
I have a few ideas for projects that start simply, but can be expanded as time goes on if they are successful and rewarding.
I thought about doing some teaching of A Course in Miracles, but I haven’t gotten any clear guidance about doing that. I think that means it’s a “not now.” I’m disappointed; I would have really enjoyed that and it would check so many of the boxes I’m looking to check.
Ten years ago, I had a blog called Mixed Media May, which was a celebration of mixed media art and artists. It was so much fun to put together — to have the chance to work with some of my favorite artists and to discover new ones. I’m considering revisiting that idea. I can’t pull it off in time to do it in May (besides, I sold the domain name), but I have an idea for something I can do in a similar vein. I think I’ll pursue that for a while and see where it leads me.
I haven’t gotten clear guidance about this either (I’ve learned the hard way that just because I have a good idea, that doesn’t mean it’s meant for me to do. Even if I have the skills, interests, and passions to pull it off.) but I think I’m going to take advantage of my enthusiasm and excitement by doing some behind-the-scenes work. There’s plenty to do before I need to reach out to anyone as a participant.
I’ve been feeling pretty “meh” about life lately. Maybe a new project is what I need to put some proverbial pep into my step.
