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As rain penetrates an improperly shingled roof, so passion overwhelms a confused mind. Buddha As a homeowner I completely recognize the importance of this analogy. I get a pang of fear everytime it rains. I also understand the second part, both from my experience and that of family. Once you start down the road of self doubt or blame or victimhood you have to work extra hard to turn that ship around. My crutch is procrastination, which at some level comes from a fear of loss and at some other level comes from fear of success AND failure. These fears lead to confusion and that confusion leads to more fear or guilt or suffering and so on and so on.

I've mentioned before that I struggle with huge lack of motivation and a large dose of procrastination. Last week was a bad week and started trolling the internet to find some possible insight and maybe, just maybe, some help. I found several sites and the first one, this one , ( Steve Pavlina 's Personal Development for Smart People) looks quite promising. The second paragraph lays it out pretty succinctly: ...realize and accept that you don't have to do anything you don't want to do. Even though there may be serious consequences, you are always free to choose. Wish me luck and if you've got any tips, I'll take em. Technorati Tags: procrastination , personal growth

I've mentioned how much I procrastinate. Below is some useful info that I will possibly use. Procrastination is a widely complex problem that can be solved in many different ways and caused by many more. Despite this complexity, I have found that the simple solution of understanding, breaking down and starting is the most effective strategy. Here is a summary of that method: * Understand where the procrastination is coming from: o All procrastination is rooted in linking more pain to taking action than inaction o Three Major Culprits: + Fear + Stress + Fatigue (Lack of Energy) * Break down your walls and create stairs to make a large activity manageable o Break down by: + Steps in Order + Components + Progressions of Intensity * With the activity broken down, you might need an extra push, so: o Use Rewards o Use Leverage ...