Have you ever been unrelenting?
Has there been a time when you just wouldn't let go of an idea, practice, or direction?
Was this good or not so good?
I remember an idea that I was relentless about long ago. I saw the promise in the idea and just would not let go of it. Looking back, the way I forwarded the idea was problematic in many ways. It was not my intent to be problematic, but instead this occurred due to a lack of experience with respect to pitching new ideas and seeing them through. I kept rethinking the process and trying different paths, and in the end, though there was some change, it wasn't to the degree I dreamed of.
Recently I've become unrelenting about another vision. I'm thinking about what I learned last time. When people didn't see it from my perspective, I became upset. This time, I'm going to continue to support my idea, but I'm not going to worry as much about others' lack of support. I know in my heart that it's a good idea that holds promise, but unlike last time, I'm willing to give this idea the space and time to find it's own path. Last time I was too determined to see the idea travel one narrow path, but this time I'm more open minded to how the idea may grow and develop. I think this will spell greater promise--let's see.
Also, last time, I wasn't as collaborative as I'm willing to be this time. I'm spending more time listening and observing as to how others react to the idea and what they do with it. I'm keeping my responses positive and an open mind to massaging my idea to make it fit the landscape better. This time, I have more time and somewhat less urgency too which is a luxury when it comes to a new idea.
And, like last time, I won't easily give up on this idea as I believe it is rooted in what is right and good for me and others. As life goes, it's a relatively small scale idea, but for me, it means the world to me. Onward.