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Zackary Henson's avatar

I’d love to recreate that first image in my own art style. There’s a lot of emotion in that. But also, the relatability here is almost terrifying. To make excuses for priority, which leaves my greatest aspirations out to dry. Of COURSE I will push out any priorities because I need to eat food and go to my gym…

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𝐂𝐁 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧's avatar

Stick with "could" and stay away from the "should" when talking to yourself. Finding what is sustainable for you--in that moment--and being willing to adjust as life throws you [opportunity, challenges]. Welcome back, through.

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Tom Snow's avatar

Welcome back! I was wondering where you were! and this might be a first for me - I am not much of a social media guy so I believe I have never missed anyone online that I haven't personally met ☺️great plans by the way!

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Nur Nadar's avatar

Thank you my friend that means a lot to me!

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Alexis Mera Damen's avatar

Yayyyyyyyy. Happy to have you here!

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Nur Nadar's avatar

Thanks Alexis!

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Ian Haycroft's avatar

HE'S BACK!!!! Ah wonderful! Thanks for this Nur. I look forward to seeing your new projects and you writing what is most in line with your passion. I loved this line.."I’m not working towards my destiny." What if your destiny is drawing you inexorably towards it. Maybe resistance is futile? Ahh so many discussions 🙂 Anyway, I for one am very very happy you are back writing on Substack. What's not to love about that face looking to the future! Go well Nur. Blessings always.

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Nur Nadar's avatar

This put a smile on my face as always! Glad to be back and looking forward to another conversation soon, my friend. I'll have to get on Scott's case about scheduling it!

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Ian Haycroft's avatar

Amen...let's do that! Welcome back. I raised my morning coffee cup to you and your article this morning 🙂

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Remanon Last's avatar

Oh, how I agree! I'm nearing the completion of a move that has taken forever. Years. I won't say I've used the extra work involved as an 'excuse' for not getting on with the things I really want to do, however ...

I have to be out of this property by Sunday and the stress today was immense. I came home and completed several small, but essential, jobs that I could have dealt with weeks ago and while I feel good about that I can't help asking myself why I just didn't get on with it before???

With so many exciting ideas needing to be brought to fruition it's time for less procrastination and a lot more 'doing'!

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Nur Nadar's avatar

Fully agree! I'm glad to hear you're getting closer to completing the move but in your defense - moving stinks!!

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Stephanie Peers's avatar

Welcome back! I was wondering where you went :)

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Nur Nadar's avatar

Thanks Steph! Glad to be back

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Maggie Jon's avatar

Oooh yess, I feel you on the self-created mind prison. And the ADHD urge to break out of it 😉

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Rebecca P's avatar

"the bullshit is beyond obvious in retrospect" might be the most perfect summary of life I've seen. I can relate to so much of this. I've been avoiding writing for a while, I think because writing leads me to truths, and I'm not always ready for those. And that circles back to integrating my selves, values, and actions, like when I'm not living with integrity, I don't want to write. I look forward to reading more from you.

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