If I could write a book right now, I would consider titling it ‘Wholehearted & Half-Assed’. So, you ask, what would the sub-title be?
When I sit on this bench for a while and notice what is in front of me — what is moving, what isn’t moving — I find myself noticing how different the economy here is than the one I so often swim in. Among other things, this one seems to have no regard for selling and buying; and, it appears to be doing just fine with that. What is this one revealing?
Tami just finished, and I am now reading, Brené Brown’s book, Daring Greatly. Brown offers something surprising. For example, if I were to ask this question, “What is the reward of vulnerability?”, how would you answer? “Wait, what?”, you say? Again, what is the real reward of vulnerability?
Brown’s answer is: greater courage.
So, when I see something that looks like something that is truly real — that isn’t swimming in a false economy — what does it seem to call to in me?
I think it is something more wholehearted and something that is less concerned about how well I do it. Do it. Do it, even if it isn’t great, finished, completely thought through, perfect or final. Do it. Learn from the mistakes. Make it better. Grow from it. But, go for it. Be wholehearted and don’t let the possible assessment from someone else that it looks half-assed keep me from doing it.
Because risking vulnerability actually creates more courage.
