Thank you all for your thoughtful comments.
Although I want to begin production on this project as soon as I can (which basically means this month!), I think that ultimately making a project I believe in is more important than completing my MFA at any given time. Since I am not planning on giving up my job at the moment, I think I am just going to begin production on this project without attachment to a particular ending date. One thing this course has helped me realize is that the way in which I approach this project – by building trust in and connection to the community I am working with and having sustainability in my life – is more important than the credential (which would also be awesome).
If the project ends up really sparking something inside of me, I will reevaluate whether I should leave or restructure my job to give it the time it needs. At the moment, there is no need to do that, but I will be open to reevaluating later and try to embrace the uncertainty of not knowing what will happen (which is the beauty of life, no?).
As I love collaboration and find it motivating, I will also assemble an awesome team to support this project and figure out ways to share responsibility. Having other people who believe in this project and can help move it forward will allow me to let go of a lot of the insecurity and overwhelmingness that I feel at the moment.
Although I want to begin production on this project as soon as I can (which basically means this month!), I think that ultimately making a project I believe in is more important than completing my MFA at any given time. Since I am not planning on giving up my job at the moment, I think I am just going to begin production on this project without attachment to a particular ending date. One thing this course has helped me realize is that the way in which I approach this project – by building trust in and connection to the community I am working with and having sustainability in my life – is more important than the credential (which would also be awesome).
If the project ends up really sparking something inside of me, I will reevaluate whether I should leave or restructure my job to give it the time it needs. At the moment, there is no need to do that, but I will be open to reevaluating later and try to embrace the uncertainty of not knowing what will happen (which is the beauty of life, no?).
As I love collaboration and find it motivating, I will also assemble an awesome team to support this project and figure out ways to share responsibility. Having other people who believe in this project and can help move it forward will allow me to let go of a lot of the insecurity and overwhelmingness that I feel at the moment.
I think recognizing that forming a team to support your project would help you with insecurity and overwhelmingness is insightful.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the way you approach this project is critical. I want you to consider putting a finish date on it. Time-based constraints are super helpful. They help with planning and decision-making. No time constraints often mean endless perseverating over details or choices. Time is often one of the most beautiful constraints because they lead to doing over thinking.
And I agree; as you work on your project, you get to revise as you go along. Quakers believe in "continuing revelation," the idea that the truth is continually revealed to you. As you do this and learn more, you'll constantly get more direction on what to do next.