MKE Week 17 HJ – The Heart of Desire

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Week 17HJ webbie is so, so good. It’s a real opportunity to get face-to-face with myself and acknowledge my self-sabotaging tendencies for good.

“What am I hanging on to so hard that I do not want, that prevents me from having what I do want?”

In truth, I missed the live webinar and just watched the recording 2 days ago, so I haven’t sat with this question for long, but it taunts me. I don’t have the answer yet.

It will probably take considerable time during a Sit where I can calm my mind and body and really think about this.

The Sit has become incredibly productive lately. Well, not always during the Sit, but often right after. I have all kinds of ideas pop into my head – ideas for things I need to do today, ideas for plans in the future and everything in between. I almost feel like an idea factory sometimes!

The Sit has become the first priority in my “workday,” and it often feels counterproductive. After all, I have lots to do! But I have learned over the last 18 weeks, that this dedicated time is having a far greater impact on my future than I realize.

I keep thinking about Mark J on virtually every webinar talking about the need to work on the world within…as the most important thing. So I’ve taken him seriously and I make sure to do my morning readings and Sit before diving into the work of the day.

And I keep remembering from Og, Scroll IV, p.70,

“I am here for a purpose and that purpose is to grow into a mountain, not to shrink into a grain of sand. Henceforth I will apply all my efforts to become the highest mountain of all and I will strain my potential until it cries for mercy.” Og Mandino, The Greatest Salesman in the World

Meet Amy Nelson

Hi, I’m Amy—writer, ministry leader, and entrepreneur living in South Florida. I’m passionate about faith that feels real, simple, and lived out daily. You’ll usually find me somewhere between a cup of coffee, a bad round of golf, and working on my growing blog.

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  • Loved this post, Amy! You perfectly capture the tension between “doing” and “becoming.” Your commitment to The Sit is inspiring. 🙌

  • Amy, I loved how you’re sticking with the deep inner work to answer the question. Congrats on your productive sits.

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