As creatives, we enjoy the sensation of “going with the flow”. However, this narrative may be not helping you, especially if you are looking for radical change in your results. Explore the nuances of this frame and open yourself to other options to ensure progress towards your creative vision.
The Trap Of Going With The Flow
Imagine the perfect state: everything clicks, challenges feel effortless, and you’re completely absorbed in the present moment. That’s flow, and it’s undeniably powerful. But what if I told you it’s not always the key to long-term fulfillment?
Let me share a personal story that might resonate. Picture a young musician, performing on trains to make ends meet. Initially, it seemed ideal – a blend of income, freedom, and the joy of music. However, over time, a realization dawned: this was simply a means of survival, not a path towards true passions and aspirations.
Perhaps you’ve felt similarly, caught in a current of daily demands that doesn’t quite align with your deepest desires. This was my experience until I made a conscious choice to break free from the flow that was hindering me.
It wasn’t easy. In fact, it was uncomfortable. But sometimes, growth necessitates embracing discomfort and navigating uncertainty. My journey wasn’t about blindly following the current; it was about actively shaping it.
Then came the pandemic, a forceful wake-up call for everyone to re-evaluate their paths. The familiar flow was disrupted, leaving many with no choice but to adapt or stagnate.
Redefine Your Flow Today
The key takeaway? You don’t need a crisis to redefine your flow. You have the power to chart your own course, guided by your authentic desires and creative vision. It’s about identifying what truly ignites you and taking deliberate steps towards that vision.
A pivotal moment in my journey was a coaching session. A simple question – “What would you like to happen?” – forced me to confront my own longings, sparking a transformation from confusion to clarity.
Finding the True Flow
So, how do we find this true flow? It begins with reconnecting with our core desires and establishing a vision for ourselves. In my case, it meant acquiring new skills and pursuing a career aligned with my passions.
True flow isn’t just about chasing dreams; it’s about embracing the entire journey, including the inevitable setbacks. When you’re aligned with your purpose, challenges morph into opportunities for growth, and every step forward holds meaning.
Don’t settle for a flow that keeps you stuck. Find your true flow – the one that leads to fulfillment, purpose, and a universe of possibilities.
If you’re ready to break free from the current and chart your own course, I’m here to help. You have a ton of free resources to help you boost your clarity and craft your own creative vision. If this is not enough, book a 1:1 call and we explore with me how to solve this once and for all.
This is a system leveraging the G-R-E-A-T decision-making model. It consists in scoring each path or potential opportunity through 5 relevant filters: Growth, Risk, Execution, Alignment, Truth.
