The Timeline Was Never Up to Me

This morning I had a profound realization as I drove to get coffee listening to some 425 Hertz healing music to soothe the after affects of last night's migraine aura. That is: when I have the space to breathe, I have a clear understanding that I'm exactly where I am supposed to be. Every time. 

When it comes to my book, I've been wanting it all to move so much faster. I've been wishing I had more time, more energy, more clarity to get it to the finish line so the long awaited publishing process could truly begin. I've been resistant to believing that I now had to wait until 2025 and even then, not sure how far into the year yet would be best. 

But then the words of someone on my publishing team echoed back to me: "You can do it fast or you can do it right."

I want to do this right. I want to make sure that the book I'm putting out in the world is the best version it could be. I want to make sure that I give it the time it needs so that it can be more successful than if I rushed through it and impulsively put it out there.

That's my Aries M.O. (modus operandi). I dive in, give it a go, and hope for the best... a lot of trial and error and deep learning that way. For a lot of projects, that's worked out just fine, but I'm learning to be more careful, intentional, conscientious in many areas of my life and this one is so important.

I heard myself say to my editor last Tuesday, "It's going to take as long as it takes."

I've surrendered to that, and this morning on the drive I surrendered even more deeply and realized this book--and this life--was never on my timeline. 

Does it help to have a plan and execute that plan consistently and with support? Absolutely. The book would have never been written in the first place if I didn't. But do I have to fight so hard to make it fit in the timeline my ego wants? No, no I do not.

So today, I surrender the timeline in the name of grace, intention, and beauty. I surrender the timeline so that I can co-create with the universe and all my support team the best version of what this book, and this glorious life, can be. 

Thank you for being on the journey with me. Let's enjoy the ride a little more and fight a little less. 

I love you.