In a city like New York it is very easy to get distracted. With every step there is a new hole-in-the-wall cafe or boutique to discover, another conversation to overhear, a celebrity to spot, another odd job to do. The entire world really is in front of you, but how can complete and total possibility exist at the same time as determination and focus?
I have always had a difficult time making decisions - and yet living in New York you are faced with having to make decisions every millisecond about where your focus is. There is far too much to possibly be absorbed at once. I cannot for the life of me figure out how people can live in this city and hold a full-time job...I find myself wanting to do everything: teach yoga, become a nutritionist, become a freelance writer, work in fashion, become a social worker, and let's not forget my life-long dream of having a successful acting career.
My problem has been, however, that because I feel like I'm supposed to be pursuing acting full-time, the pursuit of anything else makes me feel extremely anxious and like I'm wasting time.
How do you handle wanting everything?
You are 22. You have lots of time to sample and decide.
ReplyDeleteAs my friend Sim said to me in response to this blog "You can't make choices. That's why there are buffets!"
ReplyDeleteYour grandma is right- sample, sample, sample. You have your entire life ahead of you. Since you are so multi-faceted, take this time to enjoy your life and just 'being' in the world around you. John Lennon said 'Life is what happens when you're busy making plans'.... live your life freely and without being a slave to someone else's judgement or time. Enjoy your journey, where ever it may lead you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Shay :)
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