The Are you more of a big picture person or a detail-oriented one?

My husband, Billy, who writes these lovely meditations for you, is definitely a big picture person.

He's got plans and vision and sees the destination he wants to reach with clarity.

I, on the other hand, am more detail-oriented.

I want to know the exact steps involved in getting to the goal, and I try to anticipate any problems that could arise

where we might need to course correct. Having a goal in mind is essential, of course, but

accomplishing each step toward that goal is where I thrive. Each of these personality traits

has wonderful aspects and not so wonderful ones, And it's always good to seek a bit of

balance within ourselves. Regardless of where you fall on the spectrum, it's also good to realize

when it's time to let go of planning and come back to the present. Future focusing can be great

and I really love to spend time meditating on my goals.

I keep a list in my journal and frequently read it before I sit to meditate,

keeping those things I want to move toward in my mind's eye.

To me, it feels like keeping my eyes on the horizon instead of down at the ground. That said,

it's also good to recognize when I need to let go of anything I'm trying to create and just be here

now. Sometimes things arise that make us doubt our ability to achieve our goals, or we can get

frustrated with our slow progress.

Sometimes the steps involved seem overwhelming or even impossible.

It's times like these when it's especially useful to stop, take a breath, and just be present.

Watch your thoughts and let any pesky to-dos or worries or anxieties just slow down a bit.

Surrender.

I was recently getting bogged down in the details of a project I'm working on

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