Block Unlock

I write a lot. At one point, I was writing for 12 different sites, publications and organizations a week. I scaled it back to just a few. Eventually, I was just writing for myself, and not for the money. Lately, I am putting out maybe 3–6 blogs a month. Why? Well, beside the fact that I am insanely busy, I kind of had a block. I mean I have never had a problem writing. But lately, I decided that I would let it unfold naturally. I had lots of thoughts, but I did not put pen to paper, so to speak.

Tonight I am at my desk with candle lit. I open the channel and unlock the block. So I find myself writing this piece. You see, lately I thought to slow down a bit. Too many irons. Too many fires. And the thought of “If you don’t use it, you lose it” came to mind. So, I decided to get unstuck.

Despite being a meditative man, I move fast. My job dictates that I respond to chaos on a daily basis. I thrive on it. But I certainly do feel my age as of lately. Pushing 60, the “grind” is pushing back. Still, I am in the gym between 4:30 and 5:30 most mornings. Some days I push it back a little, but I work out 365 days a year. I feel it gives me the edge. An edge that I need to keep me moving in the right direction.

Direction? As I have gotten older, time has become my most precious commodity, next to my health. So I want to be heading in a direction that makes sense. I want to be open to creative expression, love, joy and service. Everything else is just a facade. I want it to resonate with my soul. Like each kiss from my wife, I want it to feel like home. Like eternity.

So tonight, the block unlocks. Break over, and it is time to push. Push for excellence. Make an impact where possible. To be mindful of time. And to always be an ally. Many are blocked and feel unsure. I refuse to be anything but safe. And that dear friends, unlocks the block.

Be an ally. Get off that self imposed island. Life is moving. The older you get, you will realize just how much time you spent on things that never really mattered. Because in the end, very little matters. Let go of fear and consumption. Learn to love and give it away. And if you do, just watch how quickly the universe conspires to bring you more than you ever imagined.