Slow, gradual progress (can be ok)
Jan. 11th, 2026 09:56 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
basalw I start this reflection feeling frustration at not doing more, not reflecting more, not having focused on making progress.
Then I realize that when unexpected events arise, progress on specific pursuits, especially if they are not core to the routine of everyday life, will have to wait. As long as I take time to confirm that I am not actively setting things aside or deferring them for artificial reasons, that is ok.
Thankfully, I was still able to make progress in the midst of a slower, more sad week than expected.
Build community and support events: I was able to host an event for a volunteer group I am now a Major Contributor for, and have a good transition meeting where we added 2 members to the group, and will keep efforts going to keep the group active and growing.
New Physical & health list item: "Monthly physical challenge" I was able to get out and have at least a couple of walks, and attempt to use some equipment I have on hand to test myself gently to see if I might be up for the GoRuck Tribe challenge for the year. My test "ruck" went just slightly better than I expected, so now I just have to figure out how to afford the annual fee, then how I will schedule the workouts each month. I can't argue that I don't need more of a physical challenge, I just want to ensure that I am building gradually and safely enough that I don't risk injury.
Get started with geocaching: I created an account today and download the app, so I have a start to the process, with next expected step being to confer with friends to see where to start in finding and recording geocaches. I'll keep hope alive we might be able to find 1 closer to the end of this month, but starting in February is more realistic, so there's time to plan for all weather eventualities.
New Relationship & Playtime item: "Host 12 gatherings" I started reorganizing things at home in preparation for being able to host evenings, dinners, and weekend gatherings with friends, once we get the rest of the preparations completed.
Other than that, next week is expected to also be slow, quiet, and possibly sad, so I am preparing to get what we can done and figure out what the rest of January will look like.
Then I realize that when unexpected events arise, progress on specific pursuits, especially if they are not core to the routine of everyday life, will have to wait. As long as I take time to confirm that I am not actively setting things aside or deferring them for artificial reasons, that is ok.
Thankfully, I was still able to make progress in the midst of a slower, more sad week than expected.
Build community and support events: I was able to host an event for a volunteer group I am now a Major Contributor for, and have a good transition meeting where we added 2 members to the group, and will keep efforts going to keep the group active and growing.
New Physical & health list item: "Monthly physical challenge" I was able to get out and have at least a couple of walks, and attempt to use some equipment I have on hand to test myself gently to see if I might be up for the GoRuck Tribe challenge for the year. My test "ruck" went just slightly better than I expected, so now I just have to figure out how to afford the annual fee, then how I will schedule the workouts each month. I can't argue that I don't need more of a physical challenge, I just want to ensure that I am building gradually and safely enough that I don't risk injury.
Get started with geocaching: I created an account today and download the app, so I have a start to the process, with next expected step being to confer with friends to see where to start in finding and recording geocaches. I'll keep hope alive we might be able to find 1 closer to the end of this month, but starting in February is more realistic, so there's time to plan for all weather eventualities.
New Relationship & Playtime item: "Host 12 gatherings" I started reorganizing things at home in preparation for being able to host evenings, dinners, and weekend gatherings with friends, once we get the rest of the preparations completed.
Other than that, next week is expected to also be slow, quiet, and possibly sad, so I am preparing to get what we can done and figure out what the rest of January will look like.
