When Good Things Start Competing With Each Other
Lately, I’ve been noticing something that doesn’t get talked about much.
Not burnout.
Not overwhelm.
Not even exhaustion.
Something quieter.
It’s what happens when good things start competing with each other.
Opportunities we once hoped for begin arriving all at once.
Meaningful work overlaps with meaningful relationships.
Important commitments pull from the same limited space.
We tend to believe the hard seasons will come from loss or failure.
But sometimes the pressure comes from alignment … from things finally moving in the right direction at the same time.
When I reflect, I realize it’s filling up because I care deeply about many things at once.
When that happens, something subtle can begin to shift.
This is something along the lines of where I am right now … and I have time to think about my next move, to make sure I protect a few things:
• Remain fully present in each thing
• Not rush through moments that deserve my attention
• Pay attention to what I can handle all at one time
Sometimes the bravest move isn’t adding another commitment.
It’s deciding what gets protected.
And maybe not forever … but for now, at least.
The trick will be knowing when “now” actually shifts.
I just thought I would share this … it points to intention and being intentional.
It might be something happening in your life right now too.
My best to you
~ dom