Sometimes, a task stands before you that takes your breath away.
It doesn’t matter how others see it. If the mere thought of tackling it overwhelms you, that’s all you feel. It’s like food poisoning, a malaria attack, or a nightmare—in that moment, all that matters is what you feel, not them.
So, what do you do with a problem like this? One option is to live through it symbolically.
Have you ever seen Paleolithic cave drawings? They show hunters chasing mammoths, deer, and bison. Often, the animals are shown wounded, with arrows sticking out of them.
The hunter-artist lived out his desired future while he painted.
If that sounds absurd, consider the advantages:
A foggy future took on a clear, tangible shape.
Anxiety decreased, and the hunter felt more in control.
Imagination spun out scenarios, letting reason choose the best one.
It’s as if the problem has found a solution that hasn’t yet materialized.
When you face a simple problem, there’s no need to draw on the cave wall. Your subconscious has templates ready to go, and you use them without even noticing.
But what if the problem feels unsolvable and impossible to ignore? That’s a sign of immense value hidden within — for you.
What matters most to you today—stability, creativity, growth, meaning, freedom, or perhaps all of the above?
Yours sincerely,
-Alexander
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