Committed, But Not Attached to Goals in Business
We can head off in a direction, but if we cling to the vision too tightly it will cause unnecessary angst and worry when the path starts to veer from our planned direction.
The idea of committed, but not attached has served me well as my business has shifted incessantly over the years. This idea is interwoven with the practice to balance striving and contentment. Joyfully dreaming of the future, working consistently towards it, but being present with the current moment. Allowing movement forward to be fluid.
We have a birthday in our family this week and I’m preparing to celebrate! The gift (which Michael already knows about so no spoilers here) is a trip to Dallas.
One of our favorite ways to laze away a day is at a Korean Day Spa and the closest to us is 6 hours away in Dallas. So, we’re making a roadtrip! We geek out at grocery stores when we travel so we’ve got our Asian grocery, Trader Joe’s, and Central Market visits all mapped out. And barbecue and brunch restaurants in cue for a fun getaway in the making!
The only kicker is that we don’t have a date planned for our trip yet. There’s a lot up in the air for us right now and of course, there’s plenty of events every weekend so we haven’t yet decided when we’ll get away.
We’re relishing this moment of loosely planning our trip without putting any definite plans on the calendar though.
We’re committed, but not attached.
It reminds me of how our businesses require us to hold our plans loosely.
We can head off in a direction, but if we cling to the vision too tightly it will cause unnecessary angst and worry when the path starts to veer from our planned direction.
“Clinging is the root of suffering” — the Buddha
It seems that holding our plans loosely creates more peace of mind as we encounter challenges and shifting opportunities along our way.
Allowing space for things to evolve makes for a more calm approach to business.
The idea of committed, but not attached has served me well as my business has shifted incessantly over the years. This idea is interwoven with the practice to balance striving and contentment. Joyfully dreaming of the future, working consistently towards it, but being present with the current moment. Allowing movement forward to be fluid.
It’s a ever present practice that shapes how calmly or how frantically I approach a change.
Is there a space within your business or your life where you’re clinging too tightly? How would it feel to be committed to the journey, but not attached to the outcome?