Maybe this is not even about investing.. it's more to do with starting something. You've been told to "just do something, you can always make it perfect later." Have they told you why? I'll do you the honors.
I first found out about yoga in December, courtesy of my cousin telling me about her wanting to cut her locs on grounds of Indian traditions to do with new beginnings and good luck. I was intrigued, honestly so I went out to do my research. One thing led to another and here I was, swamped with lots of info from Sadhguru talking about breathing and holding all these asanas to bring mental clarity. For someone who was an over thinker, I didn't think there would be a day when I'd sit without my mind spewing something at an unbelievable speed. My mind was always on a roll. But I tried anyway. I even got a yoga mat. Everyday I sat and followed routines on YouTube.. waiting for the magic to happen but only a little of it was happening. So I kind of slowed down and settled for reading one of his books. I tell you today that I don't regret that decision. Just like I don't regret reading Atomic Habits and all the other books I read just for the love of it. I can't even begin to express the gratitude that I carry that I read them. The wisdom from those books keeps jumping at me at the times I least expect and at the seemingly most perfect moments.
So listen to them, do it. Start on that book one paragraph at a time if that's what you can do. Take that one deep breath even if it's just for a second. Hold that one asana even for a second if relaxation is your goal. It really does not matter how long you'll be at it, just do it because trust me there's power in starting.
See, when you start, you plant a seed. And when you least expect, that seed will sprout. And you'll be so grateful that you started in the first place.
What I'm trying to tell you is that it doesn't make much sense when you're starting out on something. It rarely does. But do it anyway. There are people that keep at it, good for them, but most of us quit along the way. And it's really okay, give yourself some grace. What really matters is that you planted that seed. It. Will. Sprout. And I'll be here rooting for you when it does❤️
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