If Not Now, When?

This is the question I kept asking myself in frustration: “When am I going to finally put up that website?” When was I going to start my blog, write that book, or begin that podcast? When, when, when!

So, a bit about me: I’m not only an introvert, but I am also a bit of a perfectionist...ugh! Being an introvert and a perfectionist is a challenging combination. Starting a task has always been the easy part, but finishing it, is a whole different story all together.

I'm sure you are a lot like me, I am definitely my own worst critic. The fear of not doing it perfectly—in my own eyes—can be, and has been, paralyzing for much of my life. Oh my gosh, I've created so many websites that no one has ever seen. I've created so many calendars, journals, and printables that I wanted to sell, but they've never saw the light of day. I've started writing several books that now lay dormant in my Google Docs.

So, again I ask, if not now, when? The answer will always be NOW! This website and this blog is me starting now. I should really make this my mantra: progress is more important than perfection because every small step towards a goal can lead to great accomplishments.

Dr. Myles Munroe said, “The graveyard is full of wealth because buried in the cemetery are dreams that were never fulfilled, books that were never written, ideas that never became reality, visions that were never manifested...”

Today, I am refusing to let the cemetery rob me of my wealth. Sure, someone else might be able to do some things better than me, but that is not my concern. My concern is my here and now and what I am choosing to do with it right now. As they say, “Tomorrow is not promised to anyone.” Every creative journey is unique, and there’s no right or wrong way to create and be creative.

So, I encourage you to embrace your introverted nature, embrace your creativity, and use it to your advantage. Remember that many things will get better with time and effort.

Dare to dream.

xo,

Ramona Louise