People move out of the way for people in motion.
People move out of the way for people in motion.
But if someone is in an object moving fast, they will stop. People let people in motion by. As if it is natural, willing, leaving it up to fate without challenge or question.
Momentum is a strong power, not just for yourself, but for others around you. No "please excuse me" needed to let them by. It must be from a higher power, something outside ourselves that we know little about; we dare not obstruct its path. Ideas come easiest to us when we are in motion. We are healthier when our bodies are in motion. When we move our bodies, depression subsides. Once we start, it's harder to stop. Once we stop, it's harder to start. Creativity comes once we have already started; the same goes for the state of flow.
Time slows the faster we get to the speed of light.
There is something about motion that we seem to subconsciously understand, but don't quite have words or studies to back up this theory. But we know it to be true. Sure, getting out of the path of a moving bus is wise; this is common sense. But notice how when people are conscious of our surroundings, strangers will get out of each other's way when they are moving towards each other. Equality
Why is it harder to start and stop something once we start; in the academic sense, the task, goal, the creative act? What is it about motion that is so special to the physical world? There is power in activity; even a consistent drop of water can form a valley over time.
Doing is more powerful than we think. Action over stagnation.
This all sounds like common sense, no-shit kind of logic. But my question is why? Why is it harder to start a task? But once we start, it comes easier; the task flows, whatever we are doing comes easy, achievable. I'm not talking about once in motion, time plus mass equals force, physics here. I'm talking about free will. Our minds and our motivations.
Does Newton's first law of motion correlate to our own human desires and abilities? Does writing truly become easier once we start? Does cleaning the house become easier and more bearable once we begin? Deep down we know this to be true, but why?
I feel like the answer is staring us right in the face; the answer is right in front of us. This psychological barrier can be broken by simple action. No need for sheer will or passion, or even talent. Just action.
Procrastination is putting off action, avoiding motion. This is tied to confidence, anxiety, purpose, and meaningfulness. We attach emotions to the task. But for people that don't hold that task in high regard, easily achieve it, or have a simple time starting it. Low stakes help with action. Putting so much pressure on ourselves makes it harder to start something. We are mentally putting more weight on ourselves, making it much harder for our mental abilities to move. That weight might be figurative, or just psychological, but in reality, that weight is real.
We know after all that Newton's first law of motion is inertia. It's much harder to start or push a heavy object into motion. So why weigh yourself down with doubt because what you think becomes your reality.
Your mind is a powerful thing. People move out of the path for people in motion, so please move aside for yourself. So you can start doing the task that is needed to better yourself and your situation.
