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This is a lovely insight and expression of the tension inherent in goals, John.

"A healthy relationship with a goal involves trust in the process, and trust in our systems to pull us towards it, allowing us to be fully immersed in it.

"We worry about the future and grieve the past - but in doing so we lose what is called for in the moment, our full attention to the process.

"By focusing too much on the goal, and being outcome dependent, you’re not focusing on the moment. If you are immersed in creative work, then aiming for sincerity and truth in your work may be more important than the achievement of a mere arbitrary goal."

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