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Getting Unstuck in the New Year
Original Publication Date:
February 2007
Well it's finally arrived. Another year is underway. It's upon us—in full swing—right here, right now. But many of the events that occurred during 2006 made their impression and remain fresh in our minds even as we move on to face the challenges a new day brings. There were lots of hookups and breakups that sprinkled the Hollywood landscape and continue to capture our attention.
Tom and Katie, along with Nicole and Keith, came together. Charlie and Denise, as well as, Whitney and Bobby came apart. And let's not leave out Pam and Kid Rock who came together and came apart all within that short four-month span.
Other events, significant or noteworthy, grabbed the headlines for their own unique value. Steve Irwin couldn't manage to survive the stingray's unexpected barb, yet Randy McCloy managed to unexpectedly survive the Sago mine explosion, sadly proving that bad things DO happen to good people.
A Miss USA, Tara Conner, behaved badly, got a reprieve and was allowed to keep her title. A dictator, Suddam Hussein, behaved badly against humanity, got convicted and was sentenced to lose his life. She went to rehab for her wrongdoing; he went to the gallows for his.
But without a doubt the #1 story of 2006 is Iraq. The horror and sadness of 9/11 hit us hard in one fell swoop. This is anguish of a different kind. The pain and sorrow from this on-going, heartbreaking saga is a bit like a slow, excruciating, poisonous IV drip. Like a nightmare with no end in sight, no possibility of waking up, a bad dream with no happy conclusion—our troops are caught in the quagmire and can't get unstuck.
As I look around, as I read my e-mail, as I talk to people of all ages, from all walks of life, I see a common thread among many. People are stuck, too. Many know what they want their lives to look like. Some have actually identified their true purpose, stated their desires, and long to make it happen. The problem is they are stuck. Moving forward is the hard part. Getting off the mark and putting the plan into play poses the primary predicament. Just like in Iraq, we must find a way to advance ahead. We must have a viable strategy that makes sense to get unstuck.
This is an exciting time to be alive. It's also a fragile time fraught with unknowns and uncertainties. We have to keep hope at the forefront. We have to be bold enough and care enough to take a stand and take a step in the direction where our dreams as a people and a planet can be realized. Here are some pointers that may help as we approach this wonderful period of optimism and possibilities.
Pz's Pointers on Getting Unstuck Now
1. Live in the moment
The adage, "tomorrow isn't promised," means just that. It's a lesson we are often reminded of but don't fully embrace. In the past the young, not so young, and everybody in between felt time was on their side and they could put off until another day what they should have been concentrating on all along. Dwelling on the past accomplishes nothing. Delving into the future, too, is of little use. It's the moment, the present that counts. For the moment is all we have, is all we are promised, and is all we can depend on. When that moment passes, we can never get it back. It's what we do in that present moment that contributes to our value and worth. Making the most of each moment gives us the opportunity to inch ever closer to carrying out our destiny.
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