Resistance & Coincidence

This word had cropped up a few times recently for me in different contexts and the coincidence is undeniable.

Resistance is the central feature of Steven Pressfield's book "The War of Art" and in this sense it's the manifestation of procrastination and all the other negative things we invent which allow us to delay or put off the accomplishment of those objectives that really and truly matter to us.

Resistance is greatest on those things we love doing and are most passionate about. It's sly and cunning. The writing of this blog for example is my own resistance at doing what I should be doing. See what I mean ? "The War of Art" was created with an artistic audience in mind but parts of it are applicable to anyone that needs to be creative in their roles/ their lives. While I can't say I agree with everything he says in the book, it was a passionate expose of the struggle those that have a gift to offer, go through. Resistance is a common enemy to all of us though, and the word has popped up in a few different contexts of late which is a little ironic to me. It resembles those situations when you learn something new, and look up only to discover that it has surrounded you the entire time and you'd just never seen it.

Resistance is one of the past year's favorite songs for me (by Muse) and it speaks rhythmically to overcoming great odds and persevering. Resistance is also how I have come to think of three days of every week - in an exercise regime that pushes me beyond my own comfort zone, and my inner voice begs me to quit. When I have mastered these days, I know I can do anything, and Pressfield touches exactly that nerve in the "The War of Art".

As a testament to how strongly he feels about making us each aware and empowered to overcome our own version of resistance, he's made the book a complimentary download on various e-Reader platforms out there.

I'd urge you to grab it and devour it - and start to see how we each manifest resistance and are standing in our own way.