Time folding
We’ve all had them: days where we unexpectedly accomplished much more than we anticipated. They feel like such a blessing. Why can’t this happen for us more often?
We likely achieved mightily because we had a clear focus on our task and kept a positive certainty that we’d accomplish it. Our fears and doubts didn’t get in the way of our own progress.
We did what we did because we believed we could.
Today I was painting woodwork in my dining room. I had a clear objective on what I wanted to get done. I had guesstimated it would take me about six hours to do so. It was consistent with how long similar painting chores had taken in the past.
A voice popped up in my head, as I was pondering the task. “Four hours.” Really? But then again, why not?
I decided to adopt the four-hour goal and set off to work in a positive frame of mind. No thoughts of how the task might drag on. No thoughts of the troublesome paint fumes. Just focus on the work being easy and the results looking good.
When I finished, I was pleasantly surprised to find I had achieved what I wanted in three- and three-quarter hours. Wow! Time had folded for me.
Today’s message reminds me that a clear and positive focus helps everything go easier and faster. When I get out of my own way, time will fold for me.
Please reflect and share. Do you ever experience time folding?