DISQUS

kerrymac · 1 year ago

What a beautiful post. That you for sharing those lyrics and insights...I definitely will take another look at Alanis. Your words and hers are close to my heart right now and speak to the life choices I struggle with. I am approaching 40 as well...I feel blessed to be doing this life work now and pray for a sense of peace in my soul as I find my way. P.S. I adore the artwork by Harper that hangs in the studio, I am drawn to it every week. Preserve it, those are special. kerry www.snickerdoodles.typepad.com

Allison · 1 year ago

Thank you for this. My "to do list" seems somehow managable. :)

Navjit · 1 year ago

HI Danielle,

What a great post. What I wonder about is - why we do we keep seeking the final finish - the top of the mountain, the finished to do list? What is that consciousness embedded in? Hmmm.... I think that if we let go of the linearity and concepts of time and space as being the only vehicles of measurement then we would encounter the cyclical nature of things and our own multi-dimensionality. Then perhaps we would not feel the anxiety we feel when we do not set goals for ourselves or have messes or bosses who do not see eye to eye with us.... we can be bigger than the mountain,no?

Traci · 1 year ago

I struggle with this constantly, and I have to make a daily conscious effort to live where I am. Thank you for bringing it back to the forefront for me. It's always helpful to be reminded.

P.S. The acoustic version of the Jagged Little Pill album was surprisingly wonderous. When I listen to the original album and then follow up with the acoustic album, it feels like the aural history of my life...same me, same message, completely different delivery.

Danielle LaPorte · 1 year ago

our remedy for the to-do list, is to start with a "to-feel" list. How do you want to FEEL in every area of your life? Staying anchored to that sometimes helps you say no to stuff before it gets on your to-do list.
xo
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Danielle LaPorte · 1 year ago

well if there is no spoon...there is no mountain, baby.
xo

Danielle LaPorte · 1 year ago

I feel the same way about Morissette's material - very autobiographical for me. And like her, I'm not so angry anymore. And I'm grateful for my 20-somethings rage - I plowed through a lot of experiences (and, uh...men.)

This reminds me, I need to do a post about which rock stars sort of personify you. Like, I'm one part Alanis Morissette, one part Peter Gabriel, with a bit of Dolly Parton thrown in for the trashy-strategic-glam.

And you?
xo
D

Allison · 1 year ago

Thanks! I love it!
:)

Jamie · 1 year ago

So true. If we never come to the end of the road, let's be sure to enjoy the journey!

Clare · 1 year ago

Oooh! What a great idea...! Makes me think of all the other lists I could come up with - how about a "to-be" list? Today I want to be:
1. Me
2. Calm and peaceful
3. Effective

Traci · 1 year ago

Hmmm...one part Patty Smith, one part Debbie Harry, one part Robert and Peter of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (check them out), and perhaps the tiniest sprinkling of Tiffany. Hey, just being honest here. :o)

Tamara ModernGear TV · 1 year ago

Siiigh. Beautiful.